Palo Alto Networks and Stratus
Seamless Protection at the Edge: Virtualized Cybersecurity with Zero Downtime
Benefits of the Integration
• Effortless secure integration: Seamlessly integrate the VM-Series Virtual Next-Generation Firewall with OT applications within a unified, nocompromise edge computing platform.
• Rugged and downtime-free: Industrial-grade platform with available fault tolerance extending to the VM-Series virtual firewall capable of enduring harsh environments.
• Least-privileged access control and continuous trust verification.
• Continuous security inspection of OT traffic.
• Stop zero-day threats in OT/IT/IoT in near-real time, leveraging AI/ML capabilities.
• Extend Zero Trust to critical infrastructure and OT environments.
The Challenge
As operations evolve through modernization and digitalization, the natural progression is for computing to move toward the edge. This broadens the attack surface, intensifying the need for additional hardware and software to bolster security. However, the deployment, management, and support of such infrastructure can be intricate and costly.
The Solution
A unified and validated solution that integrates security and OT software into a zero-touch, secure, and highly automated edge computing platform, purpose built for edge environments. Its self-protecting and self-monitoring features drastically reduce unplanned downtime andensure continuous availability of business-critical applications. This not only streamlines deployment and simplifies rugged environment device management but also sustains solutions over time across multiple locations. The collaborative initiative not only markedly improves security but also enhances operational resilience, providing a proficient, cost-effective,
and sustainable strategy to navigate the intricacies of computing challenges at the edge.
Stratus
The Stratus ztC Edge is an industrial-grade, Class I Division 2 certified computing platform. With its built-in virtualization, optimized security protocols, automated protection, field serviceability, and a suite of complementary services, this platform excels at seamlessly integrating diverse OT and security solutions in remote and understaffed locations. Its capabilities empower companies to enhance productivity while effectively minimizing the risks associated with downtime and cyberattacks.
Palo Alto Networks
The Palo Alto Networks VM-Series virtual firewall consistently protects public and private clouds, virtualized data centers, and branch environments by delivering inline network security and threat prevention. Public cloud platforms and software-defined network solutions lack the threat prevention capabilities needed to keep your environment safe. VMSeries virtual firewalls augment your security posture with the industry-leading threat prevention capabilities of the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall in a VM form factor, making it automatable, scalable, and easily deployed.
Palo Alto Networks and Stratus
Palo Alto Networks and Stratus have validated and extensively tested this combined solution, seamlessly integrating automation, control, information technology, and cybersecurity in a robust, fault-tolerant, and secure edge computing environment. This unified approach simplifies management, reduces complexity, and enhances the security posture from edge to enterprise. It empowers the timely detection and prevention of advanced cyberthreats at the edge, providing detailed insights into applications for superior control and optimization of network resources. With a unified management interface, administrators can efficiently oversee
edge computing infrastructure, automation and control solutions, and cybersecurity policies from a single platform, streamlining workflows for more efficient operations over multiple sites. Utilizing Palo Alto Networks threat intelligence feeds enables immediate insight into emerging cyberthreats, fostering proactive mitigation at the edge.
Tech note: Supported in SRL version 3.0 and later. For 2.3.3.0 of Stratus Redundant Linux, please contact Stratus.
Use Case: Navigating Dual Objectives— Cybersecurity Compliance and Automation Upgrade in Oil and Gas Challenge
Faced with the dual objectives of adhering to TSA Cyber Security guidelines and upgrading their automation infrastructure, a prominent oil and gas company opted for two separate yet distinct projects to tackle these seemingly conflicting demands. This approach entailed duplicating resources, encompassing communications, and the power, labor, and support needed for the independent deployment of each solution.
Solution
Leveraging the synergy between Stratus’ virtualized edge computing platforms and Palo Alto Networks VM-Series virtual firewall, the oil and gas customer streamlined diverse team efforts into a unified cybersecurity/automation project. This not only accelerated the timeline but also facilitated shared
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infrastructure costs across multiple use cases. The solution involved deploying ztC Edge equipped with redundancy, inherent virtualization, embedded firewall, and network segmentation capabilities.
About Stratus Technologies
For leaders digitally transforming their operations to drive predictable, peak performance with minimal risk, Stratus –an SGH (Nasdaq: SGH) company – ensures the continuous availability of business-critical applications by delivering zero-touch computing platforms that are simple to deploy and maintain and protected from interruptions and threats. For more than 40 years, Stratus has provided reliable and redundant zero-touch computing, enabling global Fortune 500 companies and small-to-medium sized businesses to securely and remotely turn data into actionable intelligence at the Edge and data center – driving uptime and efficiency. For more information, please visit www.stratus.com or follow on X @StratusAlwaysOn and LinkedIn @StratusTechnologies.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is the world’s cybersecurity leader. Our next-gen security solutions, expert services, and industry-leading threat intelligence empower organizations across every sector to transform with confidence. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com
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