NTT DATA, a leader in digital business and IT services, has announced an expanded partnership with Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader. This collaboration aims to help enterprises protect their digital infrastructures against emerging cybersecurity threats, from the cloud to the farthest edge of their operations.
Key Features of the Partnership
- Managed Extended Detection Response Service (MXDR)
- The partnership introduces NTT DATA’s Managed Extended Detection Response Service (MXDR), which offers continuous threat monitoring, detection, and rapid response capabilities.
- Utilizing AI and machine learning, MXDR provides visibility across networks, edge, and cloud environments, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
- Power of Cortex XSIAM
- NTT DATA’s MXDR service is powered by Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM, a leading security operations center (SOC) platform.
- Cortex XSIAM leverages AI and automation to simplify operations, scale threat stopping, and accelerate incident remediation, transforming traditional SOC functions.
Benefits of the MXDR Service
- Strengthened Cyber Resilience
- The integration of innovative technologies and global security expertise reduces the time needed to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber threats.
- Clients benefit from a unified view of data and security operations, streamlining processes and enhancing threat prevention.
- Market Insight
- According to Gartner®, worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $212 billion by 2025, reflecting a 15.1% increase from 2024.
- NTT DATA’s MXDR service aims to enhance protection while minimizing the complexity and costs associated with fragmented security systems.
Industry Perspectives
- Expert Commentary
- “Many organizations rely on fragmented security systems, making it harder to detect advanced threats,” stated Sheetal Mehta, Global Head of Cybersecurity at NTT DATA. “Our partnership with Palo Alto Networks delivers a unified solution that strengthens cyber resilience and streamlines security operations.”
- Kristy Friedrichs, Chief Partnerships Officer at Palo Alto Networks, added, “We are helping organizations transform their SOC through platformization with XSIAM, ensuring they can modernize and protect their operations with confidence.”
Enhanced Operational Capabilities
- 24/7 Incident Detection and Response
- NTT DATA’s MXDR service includes round-the-clock incident detection and response, supported by a global operations team and AI-driven threat intelligence orchestration.
- The service utilizes machine learning for advanced threat detection and is backed by skilled security professionals, including threat hunters and digital forensic experts.
- Proactive Threat Protection
- By integrating real-time threat intelligence into its operations, NTT DATA proactively protects clients from emerging risks, improving resource management and lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO).
Targeted Industries
- Focus Areas for Collaboration
- The NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks partnership specifically targets industries that require secure, connected environments, such as:
- Manufacturing
- Chemical
- Pharmaceutical sectors
- The NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks partnership specifically targets industries that require secure, connected environments, such as:
The expanded partnership between NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks marks a significant advancement in providing secure, connected environments for global enterprises. With operations in 50 countries and a dedicated team of over 7,500 cybersecurity professionals, NTT DATA is well-equipped to mitigate billions of security threats annually, positioning both companies as leaders in the cybersecurity landscape.
