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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") ![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) [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") ![The Power of Unity](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AdobeStock_459952088-edit-8-scaled.jpg) [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") ![When the Network Disappears, Security Becomes the Network](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-1146907967-edit_800x600.png) [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") ![Untangling Hybrid Cloud Security](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-498573129-edit-scaled.jpg) [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Network Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-network-security/?ts=markdown), [Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown), [Guest Post](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/guest-post/?ts=markdown), [Hybrid Cloud Data Center](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/hybrid-cloud-data-center/?ts=markdown), [Partners](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/partners/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown) ## [Untangling Hybrid Cloud Security](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/12/untangling-hybrid-cloud-security/) Nutanix and Palo Alto Networks enable security to match dynamic hybrid cloud environments, jointly offering VM-Series Firewalls for AWS and Microsoft Azure. Dec 16, 2025 By [Jasmine Punia](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/jasmine-punia/?ts=markdown "Posts by Jasmine Punia") and [Aniket Daptari](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/aniket-daptari/?ts=markdown "Posts by Aniket Daptari") [](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/cloud-ngfw-earns-miercom-award/) [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Network Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/cloud-network-security/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Network Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-network-security/?ts=markdown), [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), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/product-features/?ts=markdown) ## [Cloud NGFW Earns Miercom Award, Simplifies Try \& Buy Experience](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/cloud-ngfw-earns-miercom-award/) Miercom recently recognized Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW with the prestigious Miercom Certified Secure Award. 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Oct 30, 2025 By [Ashley Delfonso](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ashley-hood/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ashley Delfonso") ![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) [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. 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