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Secure every endpoint and reduce your risk with industry-leading prevention. Cortex XDR delivers the world’s most effective AI-driven endpoint security, proven by 6 years of exceptional MITRE ATT&CK results.

The industry’s most forward-thinking analyst firms recognize Cortex XDR

Palo Alto Networks named a Leader by Gartner

Palo Alto Networks named a Leader by Gartner® for Cortex XDR

We believe our repeated recognition is built on a single, uncompromising goal: stopping advanced attacks where others see gaps. See why we’re recognized and learn how we’re working with this agentic era.

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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Evaluations Brings the Heat in Round 6

In the most challenging MITRE ATT&CK® Enterprise Evaluation yet, Palo Alto Networks delivered industry-best results. Our solution was the first to achieve 100% technique-level detection coverage with no delays or configuration changes.

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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Evaluations Brings the Heat in Round 6
Cortex XDR Is the Only Endpoint Security Market Leader Certified in Both AVC EDR Detection and Anti-Tampering Tests

Only Endpoint Leader Certified in Both AVC EDR Detection and Anti-Tampering Tests

Cortex XDR consistently demonstrated a more proactive and explicit detection capability than other vendors, providing an unparalleled level of confidence in its resilience and detection power.

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Unrivalled at 99% in Prevention and Response, Certified by AVC

Cortex XDR, using the XDR Prevent license, achieved a 99% rating in both threat prevention and response in the AVC 2025 EPR Product Validation Report. The report highlights that Palo Alto Networks was the only vendor among market leaders to achieve this result with a lower total cost of ownership.

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Unrivalled at 99% in Prevention and Response, Certified by AV-Comparatives.
SE Labs Awards Palo Alto Networks AAA Rating and 100% Prevention Against Ransomware

SE Labs Awards Palo Alto Networks AAA Rating and 100% Prevention Against Ransomware

The report highlighted Cortex XDR's exceptional performance, noting its ability to both "excel in detection" and track "every movement" an attack made. This thorough visibility is vital, giving security teams the power to stop sophisticated threats in their tracks.

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Endpoint Security Trusted by Your Peers

Endpoint Security Trusted by Your Peers

In the latest 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ “Voice of the Customer” report, security practitioners have named Cortex XDR® a Customers’ Choice for endpoint protection platforms. It earned a 98% Willingness to Recommend score—the highest of all vendors recognized with the distinction.

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See Why Forrester Calls Cortex XDR® a Leader

In the latest Forrester Wave™ report on Extended Detection and Response, Palo Alto Networks was named a Leader for Cortex XDR. This recognition underscores our commitment to a prevention-first approach that empowers security teams.

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A Modernized SOC revolutionizes Asante Health’s visibility and efficiency

A Modernized SOC revolutionizes Asante Health’s visibility and efficiency

Asante Health slashes MTTR from weeks to minutes with modernized SOC.

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North Dakota IT safeguards citizens with integrated, AI-driven security operations

North Dakota IT safeguards citizens with integrated, AI-driven security operations

NDIT improves threat detection and response with Cortex XDR, decreasing open alerts by 99.6%.

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Kavak increases cybersecurity efficiency and reduces SecOps costs by 50% with Cortex XDR

Kavak increases cybersecurity efficiency and reduces SecOps costs by 50% with Cortex XDR

Cortex XDR provides Kavak with unparalleled protection against attacks and a five-fold increase in security productivity.

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Wits University protects 41,000 students with modern, AI-based security operations

Wits University protects 41,000 students with modern, AI-based security operations

AI security platform slashes alert volume and blocks zero-day threats.

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Better modernizes security through consolidation to drive digital-first homeownership

Better modernizes security through consolidation to drive digital-first homeownership

Palo Alto Networks helps lender automate 90% of threat response.

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