4th September 2025, Kathmandu
Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced it has been named a Leader in the inaugural 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls.
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The company was recognized for its “Completeness of Vision” and “Ability to Execute,” a recognition it believes is a testament to its unified platform strategy and AI-powered operations.
The new Magic Quadrant category highlights the evolution of network security, moving toward a model where firewall capabilities are distributed across on-premises, virtual, and cloud-native environments, all managed from a central, cloud-based platform. This “hybrid mesh” approach addresses the complexities of modern, distributed networks that are a result of hybrid work and multi-cloud adoption.
Palo Alto Networks’ hybrid mesh firewall solution, powered by Strata™ Cloud Manager, is designed to unify network security and eliminate the need for managing disparate tools. This simplifies operations and helps to close security gaps that can arise from using a patchwork of different products.
“We believe our placement as a Leader, and being furthest for Completeness of Vision, validates our belief that a single unified, AI-powered platform is the solution for securing the modern enterprise,” said Rich Campagna, Senior Vice President of Products at Palo Alto Networks.
The company’s approach leverages Precision AI® to provide unified, intelligent protection. This technology continuously analyzes a wide range of data using deep learning and generative AI to automatically assess threat severity and enforce intelligent security policies, ensuring consistent protection across diverse deployments.
Palo Alto Networks credits its recognition to the trust of its over 70,000 customers and partners worldwide. The company’s comprehensive AI-powered security solutions, which span network, cloud, and security operations, are enhanced by the expertise and threat intelligence of Unit 42®.
The full Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls report is available for download on the Palo Alto Networks website, offering further insights into why the company was named a Leader.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life by continuously innovating. The company provides comprehensive, AI-powered security solutions that help organizations secure their networks, cloud environments, and security operations.
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