[![Logo](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PANW_Parent.png)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/)  
[![Unit42 Logo](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/unit42-logo-white.svg)](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/)  
Menu

* [Tools](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tools/)
* [ATOMs](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/atoms/)
* [Security Consulting](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42)
* [About Us](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/about-unit-42/)
* [**Under Attack?**](https://start.paloaltonetworks.com/contact-unit42.html)
* [Threat Research Center](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com "Threat Research")
* [Insights](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/category/insights/ "Insights")
* [Myth Busting](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/category/myth-busting/ "Myth Busting")  
  [Myth Busting](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/category/myth-busting/)

# 3 Consulting Myths Debunked by Unit 42 Experts

![Clock Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-clock.svg) 4 min read  
Related Products  
[![Unit 42 Incident Response icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/unit42_RGB_logo_Icon_Color.png)Unit 42 Incident Response](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/product-category/unit-42-incident-response/ "Unit 42 Incident Response")

* ![Profile Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-profile-grey.svg)  
  By:
  
  * [Unit 42](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/author/unit42/)

* ![Published Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-calendar-grey.svg)  
  Published:September 25, 2026

* ![Tags Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-category.svg)  
  Categories:
  
  * [Insights](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/category/insights/)
  * [Myth Busting](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/category/myth-busting/)

* ![Tags Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-tags-grey.svg)  
  Tags:
  
  * [AI](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/ai/)
  * [Privilege escalation](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/privilege-escalation/)
  * [Unit 42 Incident Response Report](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/unit-42-incident-response-report/)

* [![Download Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-download.svg)](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/3-consulting-myths-debunked-by-unit-42-experts/?pdf=download&lg=en&_wpnonce=ded8fe8176 "Click here to download")

* [![Print Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-print.svg)](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/3-consulting-myths-debunked-by-unit-42-experts/?pdf=print&lg=en&_wpnonce=ded8fe8176 "Click here to print")

Share![Down arrow](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/down-arrow.svg)

* ![Link Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-share-link.svg)
* [![Link Email](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-sms.svg)](mailto:?subject=3%20Consulting%20Myths%20Debunked%20by%20Unit%2042%20Experts&body=Check%20out%20this%20article%20https%3A%2F%2Funit42.paloaltonetworks.com%2F3-consulting-myths-debunked-by-unit-42-experts%2F "Share in email")
* [![Facebook Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-fb-share.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Funit42.paloaltonetworks.com%2F3-consulting-myths-debunked-by-unit-42-experts%2F "Share in Facebook")
* [![LinkedIn Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-linkedin-share.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funit42.paloaltonetworks.com%2F3-consulting-myths-debunked-by-unit-42-experts%2F&title=3%20Consulting%20Myths%20Debunked%20by%20Unit%2042%20Experts "Share in LinkedIn")
* [![Twitter Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-twitter-share.svg)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Funit42.paloaltonetworks.com%2F3-consulting-myths-debunked-by-unit-42-experts%2F&text=3%20Consulting%20Myths%20Debunked%20by%20Unit%2042%20Experts "Share in Twitter")
* [![Reddit Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-reddit-share.svg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com//www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Funit42.paloaltonetworks.com%2F3-consulting-myths-debunked-by-unit-42-experts%2F&ts=markdown "Share in Reddit")
* [![Mastodon Icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-mastodon-share.svg)](https://mastodon.social/share?text=3%20Consulting%20Myths%20Debunked%20by%20Unit%2042%20Experts%20https%3A%2F%2Funit42.paloaltonetworks.com%2F3-consulting-myths-debunked-by-unit-42-experts%2F "Share in Mastodon")
  We interviewed three Unit 42 consultants to examine the most critical cybersecurity misconceptions observed in their casework across customer environments, and the strategic shifts needed to correct them.

## Myth 1: The More Security Tools, The Better

A widespread assumption is that purchasing a new, specialized security tool for every emerging threat always results in stronger protection. In reality, continuously adding tools without a unified security strategy can lead to tool overload and create critical operational vulnerabilities.

Some of the key challenges created by this approach include:

* **Alert fatigue and high false positive rates:** Improperly tuned security tools can overwhelm security operations center (SOC) analysts with alerts, making it difficult to distinguish real threats from false positives. AI-powered telemetry can help reduce this burden, but if it's treated as a [black box](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/black-box-ai), it can complicate analysts' efforts to understand the reasoning behind an alert.
* **Feature underutilization:** Organizations frequently fail to take advantage of the capabilities already available within their existing security platforms. Rather than leveraging features present in the tools they already have, some organizations purchase new products to address needs their current tools can already satisfy.
* **Increased operational friction and overhead:** Managing multiple, disparate platforms consumes valuable time and increases operational costs. It can also create visibility gaps at the integration points between different tools and technology suites.

Our consultants recommend three main strategies:

### Thoroughly Audit Your Tools

Conduct an in-depth audit of the security tools your organization already deploys. Review vendor documentation, technical manuals and product resources to identify the full range of capabilities available within each platform, not solely the most well-known or popular. Understanding a product's full capabilities can reveal opportunities to address existing security requirements without introducing additional products.

### Conduct a Comprehensive Security Architecture Review

Organize your security tools according to their primary function and domain. For instance, network tools should be classified under network protection while identity tools fall under identity and access management. Evaluate each security domain systematically to understand which tools are truly required and where existing platforms may already provide adequate coverage.

### Consolidate and Fine-Tune

Align your security portfolio to your organization's unique environment. Where possible, consolidate overlapping solutions and configure existing platforms to maximize their capabilities. The goal is not simply to reduce tools but to build a security portfolio that is streamlined, integrated and capable of providing effective coverage.

## Myth 2: Smaller or Medium Sized Organizations Are Safe From Attackers

Unit 42 consultants have observed small and mid-sized organizations operating under the assumption that they are too insignificant to be targeted by major threat actors.

The reality is that attackers frequently target smaller entities to provide a pathway into larger, more heavily protected organizations. This risk is particularly relevant in the public sector, where smaller agencies may maintain connections or access to larger entities and critical infrastructure.

This assumption is compounded by overconfidence and poor implementation posture. In a majority of the cases observed, organizations failed to properly implement, leverage and enforce the tools they actually possessed. These issues can increase the odds of being compromised.

Our consultants emphasize two main approaches for reducing this risk:

### Maintain a Zero-Trust Mindset

An organization's size, industry or current security practices do not make it immune from being compromised. Modern security teams should operate under an [Assume Breach](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/what-is-a-zero-trust-architecture) mindset, prioritizing proactive readiness.

### Invest in Your Security Strategy

Gone are the days when an organization's cybersecurity can be successfully managed by one IT administrator. Cyber risk encompasses every vector that could lead to system compromise, from unpatched software to social engineering to supply chain vulnerabilities. A thorough security strategy is essential for the long-term success of an organization, and must be prioritized as such.

## Myth 3: Security Controls and GRC Are Strictly For "Checking Boxes"

Our consultants frequently observe organizations treating security controls and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) controls as routine checkpoints rather than essential components of active defense. Associating controls strictly with the compliance space fundamentally misinterprets their purpose. When security teams view controls as audit paperwork, they undermine their strategic value and leave severe risks unaddressed across the enterprise.

Consider a periodic privileged access review, a control that's designed to regulate identity and access management. If neglected, unmonitored accounts in an organization can obtain excessive permissions. If a threat actor compromises one of these accounts, they obtain increased privileges that enable rapid lateral movement and privilege escalation across the enterprise. Had the security control been administered as intended, the excessive privileges would have been revoked, therefore removing the attacker's primary attack path.

Our consultants offers three main key takeaways:

### Adopt a Security-First GRC Mindset

Shift the perspective of GRC from external audit compliance to active threat mitigation. This approach enables organizations to identify risks earlier, refine controls processes and respond to emerging threats more effectively.

### Establish an Authoritative Security Framework

Organizations should establish a recognized security framework, such as NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls v8, or ISO 27001, as the foundation for their GRC program. Pairing a high-level control framework with technical specifications provides clear guidance on the controls that need to be implemented and monitored.

### Adopt a Risk Controls Matrix (RCM)

Allocate the necessary time and resources to build and manage a dynamic RCM. This includes:

* Clearly designating RCM owners
* Maintaining clean data mapping across enterprise applications
* Establishing clear testing schedules
* Verifying whether controls perform as intended

An effective RCM verifies control efficacy, eliminates ambiguity and accelerates incident response.

## Final Thoughts

These perspectives from our consultants reinforce a key takeaway: Effective organizational security is built on foundational discipline, not on chasing industry trends and continually shifting to the next solution. Routine architecture reviews, ongoing assessment of weak points and an understanding of your true security posture delivers a stronger, more sustainable foundation for managing risk.

The connections between these myths further demonstrate how they can reinforce one another. An increasingly complex tool stack can directly create a false sense of security, leading organizations to overestimate their defenses and underestimate their exposure. While these technologies can provide significant value and strengthen an organization's defense, they are not a substitute for security fundamentals. Challenging these underlying assumptions and addressing the underlying gaps can fundamentally transform an organization's security posture from passive compliance into true resilience.

Get personalized advice from Unit 42 experts on how to [strengthen your defenses](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42/strengthen-your-defenses).

## Additional Resources

* [Alert Fatigue and False Positives: Why More Alerts Mean Less Security](https://www.praetorian.com/security-101/alert-fatigue-and-false-positives/) -- Praetorian
* [Essential Data Sources For Detection Beyond the Endpoint](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/detection-beyond-the-endpoint/) --- Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks
* [Global Incident Response Report 2026](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/research/unit-42-incident-response-report) --- Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks

Back to top

### Tags

* [AI](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/ai/ "AI")
* [Privilege escalation](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/privilege-escalation/ "privilege escalation")
* [Unit 42 Incident Response Report](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/unit-42-incident-response-report/ "Unit 42 Incident Response Report")  
  [Threat Research Center](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com "Threat Research") [Next: From Exposure to Lockdown: How AWS Neutralizes Compromised IAM Credentials through Managed Policies](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/detecting-exposed-aws-iam-credentials/ "From Exposure to Lockdown: How AWS Neutralizes Compromised IAM Credentials through Managed Policies")

### Table of Contents

* 

### Related Articles

* [Inside the Modern SOC: Defending the Cross-Environment Pivot](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/soc-cross-environment-pivot/ "article - table of contents")
* [Perturbation Probing: A New Diagnostic for the Fragility of LLM Safety](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/perturbation-probing-llm-safety/ "article - table of contents")
* [Inside the Modern SOC: The Identity Front Door](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/soc-identity-front-door/ "article - table of contents")

## Related Myth Busting Resources

![](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/01_Myth-Busting_Category_1505x922_Resized-718x440.jpg)  
[![category icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Insights-icon-white.svg)Insights](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/category/insights/) September 16, 2025 [#### Myth Busting: Why "Innocent Clicks" Don't Exist in Cybersecurity](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/why-innocent-clicks-dont-exist-in-cybersecurity/)

* [Phishing](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/phishing/ "phishing")
* [QR Codes](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/qr-codes/ "QR Codes")
* [Smishing](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/smishing/ "smishing")  
  [Read now ![Right arrow](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-right-arrow-withtail.svg)](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/why-innocent-clicks-dont-exist-in-cybersecurity/ "Myth Busting: Why \"Innocent Clicks\" Don't Exist in Cybersecurity")
* ![Slider arrow](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/slider-arrow-left.svg)
* ![Slider arrow](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/slider-arrow-left.svg)  
  ![Close button](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/close-modal.svg) ![Enlarged Image]()  
  ![Newsletter](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unit42-footer-subscribe-desktop.png)  
  ![UNIT 42 Small Logo](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/palo-alto-logo-small.svg) Get updates from Unit 42

## Peace of mind comes from staying ahead of threats. Subscribe today.

Your Email

Subscribe for email updates to all Unit 42 threat research.  
By submitting this form, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/legal-notices/terms-of-use "Terms of Use") and acknowledge our [Privacy Statement.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/legal-notices/privacy "Privacy Statement")

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms) apply.

Invalid captcha!
Subscribe ![Right Arrow](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/right-arrow.svg) ![loader](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-loader.svg)  
{#footer} Products and Services

* [AI-Powered Network Security Platform](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security)

* [Secure AI by Design](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/ai-security)

* [Prisma AIRS](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/ai-security/prisma-airs)

* [AI Access Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/ai-access-security)

* [Cloud Delivered Security Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/security-subscriptions)

* [Advanced Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/advanced-threat-prevention)

* [Advanced URL Filtering](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/advanced-url-filtering)

* [Advanced WildFire](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/advanced-wildfire)

* [Advanced DNS Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/advanced-dns-security)

* [Enterprise Data Loss Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/enterprise-data-loss-prevention)

* [Enterprise IoT Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/enterprise-device-security)

* [Medical IoT Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/medical-device-security)

* [Industrial OT Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/ot-security-solution)

* [SaaS Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/saas-security)

* [Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/next-generation-firewall)

* [Hardware Firewalls](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/hardware-firewall-innovations)

* [Software Firewalls](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/software-firewalls)

* [Strata Cloud Manager](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/strata-cloud-manager)

* [SD-WAN for NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/sd-wan-subscription)

* [PAN-OS](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/pan-os)

* [Panorama](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/panorama)

* [Secure Access Service Edge](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase)

* [Prisma SASE](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase)

* [Application Acceleration](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/app-acceleration)

* [Autonomous Digital Experience Management](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/adem)

* [Enterprise DLP](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/enterprise-data-loss-prevention)

* [Prisma Access](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/access)

* [Prisma Browser](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser)

* [Prisma SD-WAN](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/sd-wan)

* [Remote Browser Isolation](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/remote-browser-isolation)

* [SaaS Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/saas-security)

* [AI-Driven Security Operations Platform](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex)

* [Cloud Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud)

* [Cortex Cloud](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud)

* [Application Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud/application-security)

* [Cloud Posture Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud/cloud-posture-security)

* [Cloud Runtime Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud/runtime-security)

* [Prisma Cloud](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/cloud)

* [AI-Driven SOC](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex)

* [Cortex XSIAM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xsiam)

* [Cortex XDR](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr)

* [Cortex XSOAR](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xsoar)

* [Cortex Xpanse](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xpanse)

* [Unit 42 Managed Detection \& Response](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42/respond/managed-detection-response)

* [Managed XSIAM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/managed-xsiam)

* [Next-Generation Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira)

* [Privileged Access Management](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/human/privileged-access-management)

* [Identity and Access Management](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/human/identity-and-access-management)

* [Endpoint Privilege Manager](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/human/endpoint-privilege-manager)

* [Identity Governance](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/human/identity-governance)

* [Workforce Password Management](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/human/workforce-password-management)

* [Agentic Identities](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/agentic)

* [Secrets Management](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/machine/secrets-management)

* [Unified Secrets Governance](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/machine/unified-secrets-governance)

* [Application Credentials Delivery](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/machine/application-credentials-delivery)

* [Vendor Privileged Access](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/idira/human/vendor-privileged-access)

* [Threat Intel and Incident Response Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42)

* [Prepare for Emerging Risks](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42/prepare-for-emerging-risks/continuous-frontier-ai-defense)

* [Strengthen Your Defenses](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42/strengthen-your-defenses)

* [Build Your Security Strategy](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42/build-your-security-strategy)

* [Understand the Adversary](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42/threat-intelligence)

* [Respond to a Cyber Attack](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42/respond)  
  Company

* [About Us](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/about-us)

* [Careers](https://jobs.paloaltonetworks.com/en/)

* [Contact Us](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/company/contact-sales)

* [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility)

* [Customers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/customers)

* [Investor Relations](https://investors.paloaltonetworks.com/)

* [Location](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/about-us/locations)

* [Newsroom](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/company/newsroom)  
  Popular Links

* [Blog](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/)

* [Communities](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/communities)

* [Content Library](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources)

* [Cyberpedia](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia)

* [Event Center](https://events.paloaltonetworks.com/)

* [Manage Email Preferences](https://start.paloaltonetworks.com/preference-center)

* [Products A-Z](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/products/products-a-z)

* [Product Certifications](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/legal-notices/trust-center/certifications)

* [Report a Vulnerability](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/security-disclosure)

* [Sitemap](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sitemap)

* [Tech Docs](https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/)

* [Unit 42](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/)

* [Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information](https://panwedd.exterro.net/portal/dsar.htm?target=panwedd)
  ![Palo Alto Networks Logo](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/etc/clientlibs/clean/imgs/pan-logo-dark.svg)

* [Privacy](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/legal-notices/privacy)

* [Trust Center](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/legal-notices/trust-center)

* [Terms of Use](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/legal-notices/terms-of-use)

* [Documents](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/legal)

Copyright © 2026 Palo Alto Networks. All Rights Reserved

* [![Youtube](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/etc/clientlibs/clean/imgs/social/youtube-black.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/paloaltonetworks)
* [![Podcast](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/icons/podcast.svg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/podcasts/threat-vector)
* [![Facebook](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/etc/clientlibs/clean/imgs/social/facebook-black.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/PaloAltoNetworks/)
* [![LinkedIn](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/etc/clientlibs/clean/imgs/social/linkedin-black.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/palo-alto-networks)
* [![Twitter](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/etc/clientlibs/clean/imgs/social/twitter-x-black.svg)](https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks)
* EN  
  Select your language  
  ![Play](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/player-play-icon.svg) ![Pause](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/player-pause-icon1.svg) ![Minimize](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-minimize.svg) ![Close button](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/close-modal.svg)

### Default Heading

Read the article ![Right Arrow](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/right-arrow.svg)  
Seekbar

![Play](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/player-play-icon.svg) ![Pause](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/player-pause-icon1.svg)  
![Volume](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-volume.svg)  
Volume
![Minimize](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/themes/unit42-v6/dist/images/icons/icon-minimize.svg)
