Cortex Cloud

Cortex Cloud is a web-based security service from Palo Alto Networks with hybrid deployment and hybrid cloud coverage. It provides API discovery, API posture management, runtime protection, sensitive data detection, and specification governance. Workload capabilities include detection, automated response, and container detection. Identity coverage includes both human and machine identities, with detection for credential theft, privilege abuse, and directory attacks. Cortex Cloud also lists identity threat detection, audit logs, and post-incident reviews. The service is presented with three Cortex XSOAR editions. Starter Edition offers case management with collaboration and playbook-driven automation. Threat Intel Management Edition provides threat intelligence management and intelligence-based automation. Enterprise Edition combines security orchestration, automation, response, and threat intelligence management. Cortex Cloud is paid and listed for web use. Palo Alto Networks was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA.

Cortex Cloud brings API, workload, and identity detection into one hybrid security offering. The three XSOAR editions provide different combinations of case management, threat intelligence, and response automation.

Cortex Cloud suits organizations needing hybrid security coverage across APIs, workloads, and human or machine identities. Its XSOAR editions also fit teams seeking case management, threat intelligence, or security response workflows.