Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025 AI is becoming a security risk. Are you covered?

IBM Cybersecurity Services and Palo Alto Networks

Build cyber resiliency into every part of your organization

A unified AI-driven security partnership

Two of the most globally trusted cybersecurity leaders have joined forces to deliver fully integrated, open, end-to-end security solutions to enterprises.

As businesses accelerate their adoption of AI and digital technologies, they’re also facing a growing and costly challenge – cybersecurity complexity. With dozens of disconnected tools and siloed teams, many organizations are struggling to keep pace with evolving threats, talent shortages, and operational inefficiencies. On average, companies manage 83 security tools from 29 vendors, leading to fragmented visibility, slower response times, and increased risk. For a USD 20B enterprise, this can translate to over USD 1B in lost revenue from breaches, failed transformations, and reputational damage.

Forward-thinking leaders are flipping the script. They’re no longer treating cybersecurity as a cost center but as a growth enabler. The shift is clear; platformization is replacing tool sprawl. Organizations are prioritizing unified, AI-powered security platforms that simplify operations, reduce risk, and accelerate business outcomes. These platforms enhance speed of threat detection and resolution, while also optimizing financial and operational efficiency.

To help clients lead this transformation, IBM and Palo Alto Networks have joined forces. Together, we deliver a unified approach to cybersecurity, combining IBM’s deep industry expertise and expansive global capabilities, including integrated practices, operational experience, and technology depth, with Palo Alto Networks’ market-leading platforms and AI capabilities. This partnership empowers organizations to simplify their security landscape, embed resilience into their operations, and unlock new value from digital transformation.

Read the IBV study “Capturing the cybersecurity dividend”
Benefits
Accelerate time to value

Faster deployment and quicker return on cybersecurity investments through ready-to-deploy solutions and IBM’s unique design-thinking approach.

Increase operational efficiency, drive innovation

AI-driven automation and integration streamline security operations, reducing alert fatigue and freeing up skilled resources for higher-value work. 

Reduce risk and increase cyber resilience

Extended visibility and AI-powered defenses enable proactive prevention and rapid response to threats, ensuring business continuity and resilience.

Capabilities Our joint capabilities are designed to deliver security transformation at scale. Unified Security Platform

Address the complexity of the security tools landscape with a unified, AI-powered platform that scales security coverage and strengthens the security posture. Co-create strategies that streamline security environments, reduce the number of tools, and improve operational efficiency, while aligning with business goals.

Security Operations Centers (SOC) Transformation

Modernize Security Operations Centers (SOCs) by shifting from reactive, manual processes to proactive, intelligent, and automated security postures. Leverage AI-driven automation to streamline threat detection, reduce alert fatigue, and accelerate incident response to improve SOC performance and reduce operational costs.

Security for AI

Robust governance frameworks and security tools assess the security posture of AI services, control user access and protect against threats. Build secure AI capabilities, including AI agents with AI model scanning and AI model red-teaming. Minimize risks associated with shadow AI and compliance violations.

Cloud Security

Secure cloud environments from ‘Code to Cloud to SOC’. Identity and prevent vulnerabilities in application code before deployment. Gain visibility of the cloud security posture and automate remediation. Achieve faster cloud adoption and maximum cloud ROI with industry-leading cloud security solutions.

Network Security Modernization

Achieve flexible, secure remote access for hybrid workforces. Scalable solutions across users, devices and networks, enabling secure connectivity and improving user experience. This unified approach with zero trust will boost workforce retention and productivity across dynamic and hybrid workplace scenarios.

IBM X-Force and Palo Alto Networks Joint Cyber Range
Brace your organization for emerging cyber threats with IBM X-Force and Palo Alto Networks Joint Cyber Crisis Readiness Experience

Experience a simulated cyber incident and build muscle memory through an immersive, gamified experience with your cross-functional team. Experience the most cutting edge security technologies and how they’re applied to modern investigations. Prepare for a 360 degree crisis response.

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Case studies

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Stronger Cloud Security for an Automaker When a major global automaker sought to strengthen security across its hybrid multi-cloud environment, it turned to IBM Consulting® and Palo Alto Networks. The automaker wanted greater control over its global landscape of cloud services to easily identify and remediate misconfigurations and potential vulnerabilities.
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Insights

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Cost of a Data Breach 2025 Read the report
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Capturing the cybersecurity dividend in Banking
Having too many cybersecurity tools weakens banks’ security. Platformization cuts detection, containment time and saves cost. Here’s how.
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Capturing the cybersecurity dividend in telecoms
Organizations are overwhelmed by security complexity. Discover how platformization can simplify security and enable telecoms to experience better ROI.
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IBM X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index
Understanding how threat actors are waging an attack and how to protect your organization.
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