Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Event Readiness

Palo Alto Networks partners with the Center for Internet Security (CIS), offering products to help members harden systems and automate compliance according to the security recommendations of the CIS Benchmarks and CIS Controls.

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About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life with a vision for a safer future. Serving over 70,000 customers globally, they lead in securing the world's rapid transformation driven by AI and the cloud. Their strategy centers on "platformization," delivering comprehensive, integrated platforms for Zero Trust Network Security, AI-Driven Security Operations, and Real-Time Cloud Security.

About Unit 42 Event Readiness

Unit 42 Event Readiness is a comprehensive and proactive cybersecurity offering tailored specifically to ensure preparedness during major events such as sports events, elections, festivals, etc.

Solution Overview

Organizations use Event Readiness engagements to help them prepare for events, big and small. Unit 42 Event Readiness allows organizations to have a holistic understanding of their attack surface, threat landscape, preparedness to respond, and understand how to remediate gaps.

• Short Time to Value: Offers immediate tangible (and reportable) capabilities and results, crucial given the limited time and resources to modernize organizations cybersecurity by time of event. 
• Applicability to All: Regardless of current technology or cybersecurity maturity, Event Readiness is designed to uncover immediate vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation steps. Customers will not need to make major changes to their environment. Think plug and play. 
• Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation:
  • Attack Surface Scan: Identifies what potential attackers can see, including Shadow IT, misconfigured servers, remote login vulnerabilities, and vulnerable websites (defacement).
  • Assessment: Provides rapid evaluations of the current cybersecurity posture and recommendations.
  • Vulnerability Remediation: Uncover and address vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
• Incident Readiness and Response: Proactively prepare for attacks as well as responding swiftly and effectively to incidents during high-profile events.
• Workforce Support Strategies (Staff Multipliers):
  • Offset workforce challenges (in terms of shortages and expertise) with included Unit 42 Incident Response retainers.
  • Automation Capabilities: Automate daily cybersecurity tasks, deploy playbooks, remediations, and reduce manual effort.