Palo Alto Networks Acquires Console to Expand AI Security Agents

Palo Alto Networks, one of the world’s largest cybersecurity vendors, is expanding the use of autonomous AI in security operations. Its Cortex platform helps organizations consolidate threat detection, investigation and response, while AI agents promise to reduce alert fatigue and speed up decision-making. Console’s technology allows security teams to build agent-driven workflows using natural-language instructions, addressing a growing demand for automation as cyber threats multiply and skilled personnel remain scarce.

Palo Alto Networks said it completed the acquisition of AI-native platform Console and plans to integrate its technology into Cortex. The combination is intended to let AI agents investigate security signals, prioritize threats and carry out response actions with less manual intervention. The company did not disclose the purchase price or specify an exact closing date in the information provided, but said the deal further broadens its position in AI agents and security operations.