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# Ashley Delfonso

Ashley Delfonso is a Product Marketing Manager at Palo Alto Networks, focused on cloud network security and software firewalls. She helps security and infrastructure teams navigate cloud and AI adoption by translating complex architectures into clear, diagnostic-led go-to-market strategies.  
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[![Modernizing Security on AWS: From Firewall Ops to Security Intent](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cityscape.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/modernizing-security-on-aws-from-firewall-ops-to-security-intent/)

## [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-security/?ts=markdown), [Firewall](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/firewall/?ts=markdown)

### [Modernizing Security on AWS: From Firewall Ops to Security Intent](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/modernizing-security-on-aws-from-firewall-ops-to-security-intent/)

Learn why AWS modernization requires shifting from firewall operations to security intent, with managed, infrastructure-aware protection at scale.  
Feb 04, 2026  
By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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[![From Control to Command: The Future of Multicloud Security](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/iStock-1145766767-edit_800x600.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/from-control-to-command-the-future-of-multicloud-security/)

## [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-security/?ts=markdown)

### [From Control to Command: The Future of Multicloud Security](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/from-control-to-command-the-future-of-multicloud-security/)

Transform your multicloud security from reactive to proactive. Learn how an automated security fabric across AWS and Azure stops fragmented threats.  
Jan 13, 2026  
By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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[![The New Security Operating Model for Cloud and AI Workloads](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GettyImages-912158954-edit_800x600.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/the-new-security-operating-model-for-cloud-and-ai-workloads/)

## [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Workload Protection](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-workload-protection/?ts=markdown)

### [The New Security Operating Model for Cloud and AI Workloads](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/the-new-security-operating-model-for-cloud-and-ai-workloads/)

Evolve cloud security with managed FWaaS. Cloud NGFW uses AI-powered protection to secure AWS and Azure workloads without the operational overhead.  
Jan 09, 2026  
By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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[![When the Network Disappears, Security Becomes the Network](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-1146907967-edit_800x600.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/when-the-network-disappears-security-becomes-the-network/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown)

### [When the Network Disappears, Security Becomes the Network](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/when-the-network-disappears-security-becomes-the-network/)

Find out what customers said to help Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW gain Leader recognition in multiple categories at the G2 Winter 2026 Industry Awards.  
Dec 18, 2025  
By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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[![Cloud Security's Breaking Point: Is Your Operating Model Failing?](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GettyImages-694983373-edit_800x600.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/cloud-security-breaking-point-is-your-operating-model-failing/)

## [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-security/?ts=markdown)

### [Cloud Security's Breaking Point: Is Your Operating Model Failing?](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/cloud-security-breaking-point-is-your-operating-model-failing/)

Cloud security requires a new operating model where protection is infrastructure-aware, follows the workload and adapts in real-time.  
Oct 30, 2025  
By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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[![Harnessing Cloud NGFW for Azure with Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GettyImages-647336811-edit.jpg-Original-File.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/harnessing-cloud-ngfw-for-azure-with-palo-alto-networks-and-microsoft/)

## [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown), [Partners](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/partners/?ts=markdown)

### [Harnessing Cloud NGFW for Azure with Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/harnessing-cloud-ngfw-for-azure-with-palo-alto-networks-and-microsoft/)

Find out how Cloud NGFW for Azure helps set a new standard for integrated network cloud security to help organizations thrive in the digital age.  
May 01, 2025  
By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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[![Securing AI at Google Cloud Next with AI Runtime Protection](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AdobeStock_612500470-1-scaled.jpeg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/securing-ai-at-google-cloud-next-with-ai-runtime-protection/)

## [AI Application Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/ai-application-security/?ts=markdown), [Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/events/?ts=markdown)

### [Securing AI at Google Cloud Next with AI Runtime Protection](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/securing-ai-at-google-cloud-next-with-ai-runtime-protection/)

Palo Alto Networks showed attendees how to stop threats in real time across AI applications, models and AI agents running on Google Cloud.  
Apr 22, 2025  
By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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[![Learn How to Secure Your AWS Workloads at AWS re:Invent 2024](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Brainstorm.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/learn-how-to-secure-aws-workloads-aws-reinvent-2024/)

## [AI Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/ai-security/?ts=markdown), [Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/events/?ts=markdown)

### [Learn How to Secure Your AWS Workloads at AWS re:Invent 2024](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/learn-how-to-secure-aws-workloads-aws-reinvent-2024/)

Join Palo Alto Networks in booth #1124 at AWS re:Invent 2024 to learn how to secure your AWS workloads \& protect your cloud environments.  
Nov 26, 2024  
By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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[![Cloud NGFW for Azure by Palo Alto Networks | Scalable FWaaS Security](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-1414436611-800x600-1.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/cloud-ngfw-for-azure-by-palo-alto-networks-scalable-fwaas-security/)

## [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Workload Protection](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-workload-protection/?ts=markdown)

### [Cloud NGFW for Azure by Palo Alto Networks | Scalable FWaaS Security](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/cloud-ngfw-for-azure-by-palo-alto-networks-scalable-fwaas-security/)

Get scalable, fully managed security for Azure. New auto scaling and AppInsights integration lets you balance speed, scale, and security.  
Sep 25, 2025  
By [Charles Moore](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/charles-moore/?ts=markdown "Posts by Charles Moore") and [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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[![Cloud Security's Breaking Point: Is Your Operating Model Failing?](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GettyImages-694983373-edit_800x600.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/cloud-security-breaking-point-is-your-operating-model-failing/)

## [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-security/?ts=markdown)

### [Cloud Security's Breaking Point: Is Your Operating Model Failing?](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/cloud-security-breaking-point-is-your-operating-model-failing/)

Cloud security requires a new operating model where protection is infrastructure-aware, follows the workload and adapts in real-time.  
Oct 30, 2025  
By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso")

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