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Palo Alto Prisma Access
Palo Alto Networks · Network Security
SASE and zero-trust network access for the hybrid workforce
Overview
Palo Alto Prisma Access is a cloud-delivered security platform (SASE) that provides secure access to applications for remote and branch users. It combines next-gen firewall, CASB, SWG, and ZTNA in a single cloud service, replacing legacy VPN and perimeter security.
UK Pricing
Enterprise pricing — typically £15–30+/user/mo depending on modules. Contact Palo Alto for quote.
Target Size
500+ users or organisations with complex multi-cloud / remote-first requirements
Why Use It
For UK organisations with a hybrid workforce and multi-cloud environment, Prisma Access delivers enterprise-grade security without the overhead of on-premises security appliances. Ideal for financial services, legal, and healthcare sectors.
Why Not
For medium businesses under 300 seats, FortiGate or even Meraki with Umbrella provides better value. Prisma Access is best justified when you have complex branch + remote + cloud requirements.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best-in-class NGFW capabilities delivered as cloud service
- ZTNA eliminates legacy VPN for remote access
- Single policy across remote users, branch offices, and cloud workloads
- AI-powered threat prevention (Cortex AI)
- Strong compliance reporting for regulated industries
Cons
- Significant cost — hard to justify for sub-500 seat organisations
- Complex to implement without a skilled Palo Alto partner
- Licensing model (credits) can be confusing
- Requires significant change management vs. legacy VPN
- Overkill for organisations with simple network requirements
How to Get the Most Out of It
- Start with ZTNA for a specific application before migrating all VPN traffic
- Use Security Policy Optimiser to identify and clean up redundant firewall rules
- Enable DNS Security to block malicious domains before connections are established
- Use Cortex Data Lake for unified logging across all Palo Alto products
- Engage a certified Palo Alto partner for initial deployment — complexity rewards specialist knowledge
AI: What's New
Claude AI# What's New in Palo Alto Prisma Access
• **AI-powered threat detection is now integrated into your workflow** – OpenAI Cyber Models and Unit 42 Threat Intelligence are being embedded directly into Prisma Access, giving you actionable threat insights and faster response capabilities without juggling separate tools. This means better detection of advanced threats with less manual correlation work on your end.
• **Unified browser and endpoint security simplifies your architecture** – Prisma Access now bridges browser and endpoint protection in a single pane of glass, reducing the number of security consoles you need to manage and eliminating blind spots between these two critical security layers.
• **Prisma Access maintains market leadership with dual Gartner recognition** – Being named a 4X Leader in both SASE and SSE Magic Quadrants confirms this platform's maturity and capabilities. For daily operations, this validates your tool choice and signals continued investment in features you're already depending on.
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