Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention Subscription for PA-445 (PAN-PA-445-ATP)
The Palo Alto Networks PAN-PA-445-ATP is a software license subscription that delivers Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) capabilities directly onto Palo Alto Networks PA-445 Next-Generation Firewall deployments. Built to augment traditional intrusion prevention system (IPS) mechanisms, this service leverages Precision AI to stop known and zero-day command-and-control (C2) attacks, malicious variants, exploits, and spyware inline before they breach the perimeter.
Key Benefits and Features
- Inline Zero-Day Mitigation: Halts sophisticated exploits and evasive zero-day attacks in real time, preventing patient-zero network infections.
- Precision AI Engine: Integrates a combination of machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI models to accurately analyze high-fidelity datasets and capture rapidly evolving threats.
- Exploit Prevention: Utilizes cloud-mapped machine learning models to identify and block unknown command injection and SQL injection attempts.
- Advanced C2 Detection: Features inline deep learning analysis to identify heavily obfuscated command-and-control signatures, including malicious traffic generated by red-team tools like Cobalt Strike and Empire.
- Centralized Operations: Fully manageable via Strata Cloud Manager, Panorama, native web interface, or automated APIs for streamlined security policy administration.
Ideal Use Cases
- Distributed enterprise branch networks seeking to standardize inline network threat protection.
- Retail locations and mid-market organizations defending against automated web exploits and evasive script-based malware.
- SecOps teams requiring unified visibility and automated false-positive corrections on desktop-form-factor NGFW units.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type:License
- Brand: Palo Alto Networks
- SKU: PAN-PA-445-ATP
- Supported Firewall Model: PA-445
- Security Service: Advanced Threat Prevention
- Core Function: Inline prevention of zero-day attacks, command-and-control (C2) threats, malware, spyware, and network-layer vulnerabilities
- Detection Methods: Signature matching, protocol decoders, heuristics, and inline deep learning models
- Threat Intelligence Sources: Unit 42 research insights and Advanced WildFire datasets
- System Requirements: PAN-OS 11.2 or above, an active Advanced Threat Prevention subscription, and a supported hardware firewall deployment
Add Advanced Inline Threat Prevention to Your PA-445
Deploying the PAN-PA-445-ATP subscription transforms your desktop PA-445 firewall into an active defense checkpoint. By leveraging cloud-delivered threat intelligence and inline inspection algorithms, it provides continuous coverage against modern, multi-stage cyberthreats without adding network latency.
