SANTA CLARA, Calif. and
LITTLETON, Colo., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto
Networks (NYSE: PANW) today announced that it has been
selected by DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) to assist with
securing the United States' first
cloud-native, OpenRAN-based 5G wireless network.
"As part of our efforts to revolutionize wireless connectivity,
it's imperative that we integrate security into our 5G network from
the ground up. As a result, we are incorporating innovative,
next-generation vendors to provide our network with 5G-native
security solutions from day one of deployment," said Marc Rouanne,
Chief Network Officer, DISH. "Palo Alto Networks is a leading
security provider that excels at safeguarding enterprises,
mobile networks and cloud platforms."
"5G promises much more than increased browsing speeds on mobile
devices. When built as a secure network, 5G can bring massive
business transformation and enable smart supply chains, autonomous
transportation, smart manufacturing, mass adoption of the Internet
of Things and much more," said Lee Kalrich, Chief Product Officer,
Palo Alto Networks. "This is why we are delighted to help DISH
achieve its vision to build a first-of-its-kind, open, secure 5G
network."
DISH will leverage Palo Alto Networks for container security,
secure network slicing, real-time threat correlation and dynamic
security enforcement. DISH will use Palo Alto Networks'
industry-first, cloud-native security offering, including the
VM-series and CN-series Next-Generation Firewalls, as well as
Prisma Cloud — the only
comprehensive, cloud-native security platform on the market
today.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, the
global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future
with technology that is transforming the way people and
organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity
partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help
address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous
innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial
intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By
delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing
ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens
of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile
devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more
secure than the one before. For more information, visit
www.paloaltonetworks.com.
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About DISH
DISH Network Corporation is a connectivity
company. Since 1980, it has served as a disruptive force, driving
innovation and value on behalf of consumers. Through its
subsidiaries, the company provides television entertainment and
award-winning technology to millions of customers with its
satellite DISH TV and streaming SLING TV services. In 2020, the
company became a nationwide U.S. wireless carrier through the
acquisition of Boost Mobile. DISH continues to innovate in
wireless, building the nation's first cloud-native, Open RAN-based
5G broadband network. DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is a
Fortune 250 company.
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