Palo Alto NetworksCybersecurity company profile

Endpoint & Threat ProtectionpublicSales org
ByDecipherU Editorial
Version 1.0 · Published April 2026 · Last verified April 2026
DecipherU is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Palo Alto Networks. Information is compiled from publicly available sources for educational purposes.

Palo Alto Networks is one of the largest cybersecurity companies by revenue, operating across network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection. Founded by Nir Zuk, the company built its reputation on NGFW (next-gen firewall) appliances and has expanded through acquisitions including Demisto, Crypsis, and Cider Security.

Company at a Glance

Headquarters

Santa Clara, CA

Founded

2005

Employees

10,000-50,000

Ownership

public

Primary Focus

Platform-based cybersecurity across network, cloud, and endpoint

Sales Org

Yes

Key Cybersecurity Products & Services

  • Cortex XDR
  • Cortex XSOAR
  • Prisma Cloud
  • Strata NGFW (Firewalls)
  • Prisma Access (SASE)
  • Unit 42 Threat Intelligence

Cybersecurity Roles at Palo Alto Networks

Careers at Palo Alto Networks

View current openings at Palo Alto Networks on their official careers page.

View Palo Alto Networks careers page

Palo Alto Networks is one of the largest cybersecurity companies by revenue, operating across network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection. Founded by Nir Zuk, the company built its reputation on NGFW (next-gen firewall) appliances and has expanded through acquisitions including Demisto, Crypsis, and Cider Security.

Palo Alto Networks typically hires for roles including Security Engineer, Security Architect, SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Sales Engineer / Solutions Consultant, Cybersecurity Channel & Partner Manager. Check their careers page for current openings.

Palo Alto Networks is a public cybersecurity company headquartered in Santa Clara, CA with 10,000-50,000 employees. They focus on Platform-based cybersecurity across network, cloud, and endpoint. Research their official careers page and professional network presence for employee perspectives.

Last verified: April 2026?Report an inaccuracy

Related Resources

Related Cybersecurity Certifications

Related Cybersecurity Assessments