Imagine navigating a dark cave: every step carries the risk of unseen dangers. Likewise, navigating in the digital world, an organization’s attack surface is like that cave – vast, complex, and riddled with potential vulnerabilities.

Fortunately, Palo Alto Cortex Xpanse acts as night-vision goggles, illuminating the hidden risks and empowering your organization to secure the digital territory proactively.

What is Cortex Xpanse?

Cortex Xpanse is an active attack surface management (ASM) solution that continuously discovers, analyzes, and prioritizes external assets and vulnerabilities across the entire attack surface. It acts as a proactive shield, identifying unknown and unmanaged assets, shadow IT, and misconfigurations before they become exploited by cybercriminals.

Why Choose Cortex Xpanse?

See the Unseen:

• Gain complete visibility into the external attack surface, encompassing internet-connected devices, cloud assets, and more.
• Identify shadow IT and unknown assets before they become an entry point for cyberattacks.
• Uncover misconfigurations and vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

Prioritize with Precision:

• Leverage risk scoring and prioritization based on business context and criticality, enabling your organization to focus on the most pressing threats.
• Allocate resources efficiently by addressing high-risk vulnerabilities first.
• Make informed decisions about remediation and mitigation strategies.

Automate for Agility:

• Automate asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, and prioritization, freeing up your team for strategic initiatives.
• Stay ahead of the curve with continuous monitoring and real-time updates.
• Reduce manual workload and improve overall security posture.

Integrate for Synergy:

• Seamlessly integrate Xpanse with other Palo Alto Networks security solutions for a unified view of your security landscape.
• Enhance the effectiveness of the firewalls, endpoint protection, and other security tools.
• Benefit from a holistic approach to security, maximizing the defensive capabilities.

Who Benefits from Cortex Xpanse?

Cortex Xpanse is valuable for organizations of all sizes looking to:

• Proactively manage their attack surface: Gain comprehensive visibility and control over their external assets and vulnerabilities.
• Reduce the risk of cyberattacks: Identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
• Improve resource allocation: Prioritize security efforts based on risk and business context.
• Simplify security management: Automate tasks and integrate with existing security tools.

Wrap Up

Palo Alto Cortex Xpanse unlocks the secrets of your organization’s attack surface, empowering your organization to identify proactively and address risks before they materialize. Don’t wait until it’s too late – illuminate your organization’s digital landscape and build a robust defense with Palo Alto Cortex Xpanse.

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