Get to know # Xu Zou As Senior Vice President of Cloud Delivered Security Services (CDSS), Xu leads the integrated product and engineering teams responsible for a best-in-class security portfolio spanning AI Security, Data Security, SaaS Security, Sandboxing and IoT Security. By bridging technical innovation with strategic product vision, Xu empowers organizations to navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape with AI-powered, cloud-first solutions that provide leaders the clarity and confidence to protect their digital ecosystems. [![linkedin](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/themes/panwblog2023/dist/images/linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/xuzou/) *** ** * ** *** Blogs by Xu Zou Sort By: Recent Recent Popular *** ** * ** *** [![The Power of Unity](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AdobeStock_459952088-edit-8-scaled.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/12/the-power-of-unity/) ## [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown), [Event](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/event/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown) ### [The Power of Unity](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/12/the-power-of-unity/) Discover how a unified, AI-powered Cloud-Delivered Security Services platform delivers real-time, proactive prevention against modern threats. Dec 31, 2025 By [Xu Zou](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/xu-zou/?ts=markdown "Posts by Xu Zou") and [Taiwo Bolatiwa](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/taiwo-bolatiwa/?ts=markdown "Posts by Taiwo Bolatiwa") *** ** * ** *** [![2025 Report Exposes Widespread Device Security Risks](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1211745268380598.yzQXqylfYMMgFcEpR3W3_height640.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/2025-report-exposes-widespread-device-security-risks/) ## [IoT Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/iot-security/?ts=markdown), [Reports](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/reports/?ts=markdown) ### [2025 Report Exposes Widespread Device Security Risks](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/2025-report-exposes-widespread-device-security-risks/) An analysis of 27 million connected devices from 1,803 enterprise networks reveals a massive visibility gap across unmanaged, managed \& IoT devices. Oct 28, 2025 By [Asher Davila](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/asher-davila/?ts=markdown "Posts by Asher Davila") and [Xu Zou](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/xu-zou/?ts=markdown "Posts by Xu Zou") *** ** * ** *** [![Redefining DNS Protection](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/word-image-342359-1.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/07/redefining-dns-protection/) ## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Data Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/data-security/?ts=markdown), [Precision AI](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/precision-ai/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown) ### [Redefining DNS Protection](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/07/redefining-dns-protection/) ADNS leverages Precision AI®, our proprietary AI system combining deep learning, machine learning and generative AI to deliver DNS-layer protection. Jul 23, 2025 By [Xu Zou](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/xu-zou/?ts=markdown "Posts by Xu Zou") and [Taiwo Bolatiwa](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/taiwo-bolatiwa/?ts=markdown "Posts by Taiwo Bolatiwa") *** ** * ** *** [![Experience Cloud-Delivered Security Services with New Video Series](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/iStock-1165211595-edit.jpg-Original-File.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/experience-cloud-delivered-security-services-new-video-series/) ## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Secure the Enterprise](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/secure-the-enterprise/?ts=markdown) ### [Experience Cloud-Delivered Security Services with New Video Series](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/experience-cloud-delivered-security-services-new-video-series/) Learn how our latest CDSS innovations help business leaders shift from reactive firefighting to proactive control in new Palo Alto Networks TV series. May 07, 2025 By [Xu Zou](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/xu-zou/?ts=markdown "Posts by Xu Zou") and [Taiwo Bolatiwa](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/taiwo-bolatiwa/?ts=markdown "Posts by Taiwo Bolatiwa") *** ** * ** *** [![The Medical IoT Security To Depend on When Lives Depend on You](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Hospital-Worker.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/12/medical-iot-security-to-depend-on/) ## [Data Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/data-security/?ts=markdown), [IoT Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/iot-security/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown) ### [The Medical IoT Security To Depend on When Lives Depend on You](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/12/medical-iot-security-to-depend-on/) Palo Alto Networks has introduced Medical IoT Security that uses machine learning to give healthcare providers an IoT security product for medical devices. Dec 05, 2022 By [Xu Zou](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/xu-zou/?ts=markdown "Posts by Xu Zou") *** ** * ** *** Load more *** ** * ** *** Blogs by Xu Zou Sort By: Popular Popular Recent *** ** * ** *** [![2025 Report Exposes Widespread Device Security Risks](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1211745268380598.yzQXqylfYMMgFcEpR3W3_height640.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/2025-report-exposes-widespread-device-security-risks/) ## [IoT Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/iot-security/?ts=markdown), [Reports](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/reports/?ts=markdown) ### [2025 Report Exposes Widespread Device Security Risks](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/2025-report-exposes-widespread-device-security-risks/) An analysis of 27 million connected devices from 1,803 enterprise networks reveals a massive visibility gap across unmanaged, managed \& IoT devices. Oct 28, 2025 By [Asher Davila](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/asher-davila/?ts=markdown "Posts by Asher Davila") and [Xu Zou](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/xu-zou/?ts=markdown "Posts by Xu Zou") *** ** * ** *** [![Redefining DNS Protection](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/word-image-342359-1.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/07/redefining-dns-protection/) ## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Data Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/data-security/?ts=markdown), [Precision AI](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/precision-ai/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown) ### [Redefining DNS Protection](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/07/redefining-dns-protection/) ADNS leverages Precision AI®, our proprietary AI system combining deep learning, machine learning and generative AI to deliver DNS-layer protection. Jul 23, 2025 By [Xu Zou](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/xu-zou/?ts=markdown "Posts by Xu Zou") and [Taiwo Bolatiwa](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/taiwo-bolatiwa/?ts=markdown "Posts by Taiwo Bolatiwa") *** ** * ** *** [![Announcing the First Unit 42 Network Threat Trends Research Report](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NetSec-Adhoc-Updated-Blog-Image-Resize-691171106.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/unit-42-network-threat-trends-research/) ## [Hybrid Cloud Data Center](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/hybrid-cloud-data-center/?ts=markdown), [IoT Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/iot-security/?ts=markdown), [Network Perimeter](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/network-perimeter/?ts=markdown), [Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/next-generation-firewalls/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown), [Zero Trust Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/zero-trust-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Announcing the First Unit 42 Network Threat Trends Research Report](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/unit-42-network-threat-trends-research/) The Unit 42 Network Threat Trends Research Report provides insight into newly reported network vulnerabilities and emerging advanced threats. Jul 19, 2022 By [Xu Zou](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/xu-zou/?ts=markdown "Posts by Xu Zou") *** ** * ** *** [![Experience Cloud-Delivered Security Services with New Video Series](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/iStock-1165211595-edit.jpg-Original-File.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/experience-cloud-delivered-security-services-new-video-series/) ## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Secure the Enterprise](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/secure-the-enterprise/?ts=markdown) ### [Experience Cloud-Delivered Security Services with New Video Series](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/experience-cloud-delivered-security-services-new-video-series/) Learn how our latest CDSS innovations help business leaders shift from reactive firefighting to proactive control in new Palo Alto Networks TV series. May 07, 2025 By [Xu Zou](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/xu-zou/?ts=markdown "Posts by Xu Zou") and [Taiwo Bolatiwa](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/taiwo-bolatiwa/?ts=markdown "Posts by Taiwo Bolatiwa") *** ** * ** *** [![Exposed to IoT Name:Wreck Vulnerability- Learn How You Can Protect Your Business](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/image-1.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/identify-detect-and-remediate-iot-devices-exposed-to-name-wreck-vulnerabilities/) ## [IoT Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/iot-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Exposed to IoT Name:Wreck Vulnerability- Learn How You Can Protect Your Bus...](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/identify-detect-and-remediate-iot-devices-exposed-to-name-wreck-vulnerabilities/) What you need to know about Name:Wreck Vulnerabilities and the mitigation plan. 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