Palo Alto Networks celebrated its 20th anniversary with various activities, including a partnership announcement with the NHL for enhanced cybersecurity.
The NHL has been leading in innovation, offering unique fan experiences through digital enhancements, making cybersecurity crucial.
The partnership involves utilizing Palo Alto's cybersecurity tools like NGFWs, cloud security, and AI solutions for data protection.
It aims to secure NHL's digital operations, enhance fan safety online, and provide exclusive marketing rights to Palo Alto.
NHL emphasized the importance of data security in today’s digitally driven environment for fan engagement and operational efficiency.
The shift to data-driven operations in sports has raised security stakes due to technologies like digital tickets and online betting.
Palo Alto's platform approach is praised by the NHL for providing an end-to-end security solution and enhancing business processes.
As artificial intelligence complexity grows, a platform strategy like the one embraced by the NHL becomes crucial for threat protection.
Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora highlighted the significance of security platformization in the evolving IT landscape for better threat defense.
The article by Zeus Kerravala underscores the importance of a unified security platform in the face of increasing cybersecurity challenges.