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Palo Alto Networks

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A multinational cybersecurity company led by CEO Nikesh Arora, mentioned as an example of a company that achieved massive growth under a non-founder 'manager'.


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Summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2005 by Nir Zuk, the company offers a platform featuring advanced firewalls and cloud-based solutions, serving over 70,000 organizations across more than 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. Recognized for its Unit 42 threat research team and hosting the Ignite cybersecurity conference, Palo Alto Networks is also a partner organization of the World Economic Forum. Nikesh Arora, a non-founder leader, joined as Chairman and CEO in June 2018, leading the company through a major transformation to become a global leader in AI and cybersecurity.

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  • Name

    Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

  • Type

    American multinational cybersecurity company

  • Founded

    2005-01-01

  • Founder

    Nir Zuk

  • Mission

    To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

  • Key Team

    Unit 42 threat research team

  • Services

    Cybersecurity services, zero trust network security, cloud security, security analytics and automation, threat intelligence, security consulting, secure access service edge

  • Employees

    13,900

  • Recognition

    Ranked 8th on Forbes Digital 100 in 2018

  • Headquarters

    Santa Clara, California, United States

  • Ticker Symbol

    PANW

  • Stock Exchange

    Nasdaq

  • Customers Served

    Over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100

  • Index Membership

    Nasdaq-100 component, S&P 500 component

  • Primary Offering

    Platform with advanced firewalls and cloud-based security solutions

  • Conference Hosted

    Ignite cybersecurity conference

Timeline
  • Palo Alto Networks was founded by Nir Zuk. (Source: Wikidata, Web Search Results)

    2005-01-01

  • Palo Alto Networks was ranked 8th on the Forbes Digital 100 list. (Source: Summary, DBPedia)

    2018

  • Nikesh Arora, former Google and SoftBank executive, joined the company as Chairman and CEO. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

    2018-06

  • Palo Alto Networks will release financial results for its fiscal third quarter 2025 (ended April 30, 2025). (Source: Web Search Results)

    2025-05-20

  • Deepened commitment in Asia-Pacific and Japan by investing in new cloud infrastructures. (Source: Web Search Results)

    Recent

  • Appointed two new members to its Board of Directors. (Source: Web Search Results)

    Recent

  • Announced a multiyear North American partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL). (Source: Web Search Results)

    Recent

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The core product is a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference. It is a partner organization of the World Economic Forum. In June 2018, former Google and SoftBank executive Nikesh Arora joined the company as Chairman and CEO.

Web Search Results
  • Palo Alto Networks - Wikipedia

    Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinationalcybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The core product is a platform that includes advanced firewalls "Firewall (computing)") and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune "Fortune (magazine)") 100.( It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team( and hosts the Ignite [...] Print/export Download as PDF Printable version In other projects Wikimedia Commons Wikidata item Appearance move to sidebar hide From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia American technology company Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Image 4 Image 5 Headquarters in Santa Clara, California Company typePublic Traded as Nasdaq:PANW Nasdaq-100 component S&P 500 component IndustryNetwork security Cybersecurity( [...] In June 2018, former Google and SoftBank executive Nikesh Arora joined the company as Chairman and CEO.( History ------- [edit] Palo Alto Networks was founded in 2005 by Nir Zuk,( a former engineer from Check Point and NetScreen Technologies.( Zuk, an Israeli native, began working with computers during his mandatory military service in the Israeli Defense Forces in the early 1990s( and served as head of software development in Unit 8200, a branch of the Israeli Intelligence Corps.(

  • Palo Alto Networks Inc Company Profile - GlobalData

    Palo Alto Networks Inc (Palo Alto) provides cybersecurity services to enterprises, government, and service providers. The company offers zero trust network security, cloud security, security analytics and automation, threat intelligence, and security consulting, and secure access service edge. The company’s portfolio of products and services includes firewall appliances and software, panorama, support and maintenance services, and virtual system upgrades. It serves education, energy, financial [...] services, healthcare, the internet and media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecom industries. Palo Alto also serves government entities and enterprises to secure applications, users, data, networks, clouds, and devices. The company has business operations across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Palo Alto is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the US. [...] | Key Parameters | Palo Alto Networks Inc | Cisco Systems Inc | VMware Inc | Fortinet Inc | Juniper Networks Inc | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Headquarters | United States of America | United States of America | United States of America | United States of America | United States of America | | City | Santa Clara | San Jose | Palo Alto | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale | | State/Province | California | California | California | California | California |

  • PANW: Palo Alto Networks Inc - Stock Price, Quote and News - CNBC

    Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a global cybersecurity provider. Its cybersecurity platforms and services help secure enterprise users, networks, clouds and endpoints by delivering cybersecurity backed by artificial intelligence and automation. It focuses on delivering value in four areas: Network Security, Cloud Security, Security Operations and Threat Intelligence and Security Consulting. Its network security platform delivers complete zero trust solutions to its customers. It...More

  • About Us - Palo Alto Networks

    Nikesh Arora is chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, the world’s leading cybersecurity company. During his tenure of seven years, he has led the company through a major transformation to become the global leader in AI and cybersecurity, and the security partner of choice for enterprise organizations and governments around the world. Before joining Palo Alto Networks in 2018, Mr. Arora served as president and chief operating officer of SoftBank Group Corp. [...] Strategic security partner through managed and proactive security services and world-renowned intelligence Our MissionWhat we doOur ValueOur Culture Our Mission ### To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Your browser does not support HTML5 video. What we do ### We enable cyber transformation Our best-of-breed platforms, world-class threat intelligence and expert services deliver what’s next in cybersecurity. Start your cyber transformation

  • Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Latest Press Releases & Corporate ...

    Image 16: Palo Alto Networks Deepens Commitment in Asia-Pacific and Japan with New Cloud Infrastructure Investment### Palo Alto Networks Deepens Commitment in Asia-Pacific and Japan with New Cloud Infrastructure Investment Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today that it is deepening its commitment to the Asia-Pacific and Japan region by investing in new cloud infrastructures across strategic locations in the region. The new cloud investment [...] Image 9: Palo Alto Networks Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors### Palo Alto Networks to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today that it will release the financial results for its fiscal third quarter 2025, ended April 30, 2025, after U.S. markets close on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Palo Alto Networks will host a video webcast that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time [...] Image 15: Palo Alto Networks Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors### Palo Alto Networks and NHL Announce Multiyear North American Partnership Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, and the National Hockey League (NHL®) announced today a multiyear North American partnership aimed at ensuring the utmost cybersecurity for the NHL. This partnership exemplifies the shared commitment of Palo Alto Networks and the NHL to prioritize cybersecurity across the

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The core products is a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference. In 2018, Palo Alto Networks was listed 8th in the Forbes Digital 100. In June 2018, former Google and SoftBank executive Nikesh Arora joined the company as Chairman and CEO.

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Palo Alto Networks, Bagmane Tech Park Flyover, Bagmane Cosmos, C V Raman Nagar, Bengaluru Central City Corporation, Bengaluru, Bangalore East, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560093, India

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