Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is the world’s leading cybersecurity company, with technologies that protect over 80,000 enterprise customers and billions of people worldwide. The company’s mission is to shape the future of cybersecurity by preventing cyberattacks and enabling digital transformation.

History

Palo Alto Networks was founded in 2005 by Nir Zuk, a former engineer at Check Point and NetScreen Technologies. The company pioneered a new category of network security with its next-generation firewalls, which were designed to safely enable applications and prevent modern threats. Since then, Palo Alto Networks has expanded its product portfolio to cover cloud, endpoint, and threat intelligence, as well as offering security services and consulting.

Industry

Palo Alto Networks operates in the global cybersecurity industry, which is expected to grow from $167.1 billion in 2020 to $248.3 billion by 2023, according to MarketsandMarkets Research Pvt. Ltd. The company competes with other security vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Symantec, and McAfee, as well as cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Leadership

The company’s leadership team consists of:

– Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO
– Amit Singh, President
– Luis Felipe Visoso, Chief Financial Officer
– Jean English, Chief Marketing Officer
– Lee Klarich, Chief Product Officer
– Nir Zuk, Founder and Chief Technology Officer
– Liane Hornsey, Chief People Officer
– Naveen Zutshi, Chief Information Officer
– Sherry Lowe Johnson, Chief Legal Officer

Services

Palo Alto Networks offers a range of services to help customers achieve their security goals, such as:

– Professional Services: A team of experts that provide guidance and support for designing, deploying, and optimizing security solutions.
– Customer Support: A global network of engineers that provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for products and subscriptions.
– Education Services: A portfolio of training courses and certifications that help customers and partners develop their security skills and knowledge.
– Managed Services: A suite of offerings that help customers outsource or augment their security operations and management.

Company size

As of July 31, 2020, Palo Alto Networks had 9,000 employees worldwide, with offices in over 40 countries. The company also has a network of over 6,500 partners that resell, distribute, and deliver its solutions.

Revenue

For the fiscal year 2020, Palo Alto Networks reported a revenue of $3.4 billion, an increase of 18% year-over-year. The company’s revenue is derived from three segments: product (32%), subscription (54%), and support (14%).

Jobs

Palo Alto Networks is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team. The company offers a variety of roles across engineering, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, legal, and more. The company also has a culture of innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and customer focus.

Social

Palo Alto Networks is active on several social media platforms, such as:

– Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks
– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palo-alto-networks/
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaloAltoNetworks/
– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PaloAltoNetworks
– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paloaltonetworks/

Corporate Governance

Founded

Palo Alto Networks was founded in 2005 by Nir Zuk.