Palo Alto Networks Launches IRAP-Assessed AI Cybersecurity Browser for Australian Agencies

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Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity leader, has introduced its Prisma Access Browser (PAB), a new solution designed to help Australian federal agencies and critical infrastructure providers securely adopt AI and protect remote work environments. PAB has been assessed under the Australian Government’s Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP), supporting Australia’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity posture amid growing digital threats.

IRAP-Assessed Secure Browser for Sensitive Environments

The Prisma Access Browser has completed the IRAP assessment, confirming its alignment with requirements set by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Information Security Manual and the Essential Eight mitigation strategies. This makes PAB suitable for deployment in PROTECTED-level environments, where safeguarding sensitive data is crucial—such as in government agencies and critical sectors like healthcare and energy. PAB uses a zero trust security approach, continuously verifying user and device identities before granting access to applications or data, thus supporting robust compliance with Australian cybersecurity standards.

AI-Driven Real-Time Threat Protection

PAB leverages Palo Alto Networks’ Precision AI technologies to detect and mitigate cyber threats in real time, including advanced phishing and malware attacks. This is especially relevant as the majority of work now takes place within web browsers and as organizations increasingly rely on both managed and unmanaged devices in remote and hybrid work settings. By enabling secure access to cloud applications and protecting sensitive information, PAB supports secure adoption of AI technologies and digital workflows—a key goal in Australia’s ongoing digital transformation.

Alignment with Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy

Palo Alto Networks has a history of supporting the Australian public sector, with earlier IRAP assessments completed for products such as Prisma Cloud and WildFire in 2022. The addition of PAB demonstrates continued commitment to helping government agencies and critical infrastructure providers meet the requirements outlined in the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. This includes addressing risks associated with internet-facing systems and supporting the adoption of automated, scalable cybersecurity solutions to help address the national cyber skills gap.

Preparing for Future Cybersecurity Challenges

Palo Alto Networks has highlighted that advanced cyberattacks increasingly leverage artificial intelligence, driving the need for equally dynamic, AI-powered defenses. The company has also raised awareness about future threats posed by quantum computing, where encrypted data could potentially be compromised as quantum capabilities develop. Palo Alto Networks is actively exploring quantum-resistant security measures to help safeguard Australia’s digital infrastructure against these emerging risks.

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