Digital transformation in the energy industry continues to
drive comprehensive cybersecurity solutions in the face of growing
cyber threats
HOUSTON and SANTA
CLARA, Calif., Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global energy technology company
SLB (NYSE: SLB) and global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks
(NASDAQ: PANW) today announced they are expanding their
collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity for the energy
sector.
The companies will combine SLB's cloud and edge technologies and
domain expertise in the energy industry with Palo Alto Networks
cross-industry, platform-based cybersecurity solutions. This will
not only help SLB remain on the forefront with its own security
infrastructure, but also help drive future enhanced solutions to
address evolving cyber threats as the industry's adoption of
digital solutions and artificial intelligence
accelerates.
"The maturation of our industry's digital transformation makes
cybersecurity paramount to our operations, and the digital
solutions we offer to our customers," said Olivier Le Peuch, chief executive officer, SLB.
"Through this collaboration, we will continue to enhance and
strengthen our role as our customers' digital partner of
choice."
As part of the collaboration, SLB will adopt Palo Alto Networks
Precision AI™-powered cybersecurity platforms, including Prisma®
SASE, Prisma Cloud, and Cortex
XSIAM® in its technology stack. These platforms will enable SLB to
achieve comprehensive security across its network, cloud and edge
platforms, enabling thousands of domain and AI users on SLB's
Delfi™ digital platform to collaborate in a safe and secure
environment. The two companies also will develop and implement
solutions for edge products and services, which will be critical as
more energy customers move toward automated and autonomous
operations.
"Through platformization, organizations can simplify their
management processes, reduce their total cost of ownership (TCO),
and enhance their security outcomes," said Nikesh Arora, chairman and chief executive
officer, Palo Alto Networks. "Palo Alto Networks commends SLB for
their forward-looking approach in shaping the future of the energy
industry through secure and innovative solutions. Their vision for
modern IT transformation through platformization, aligns with our
own commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure and driving
technological advancement. Together, we can build a resilient and
secure energy ecosystem that meets the challenges of tomorrow."
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is the
global cybersecurity leader, committed to making each day safer
than the one before with industry-leading, AI-powered solutions in
network security, cloud security and security operations. Powered
by Precision AI, our technologies deliver precise threat detection
and swift response, minimizing false positives and enhancing
security effectiveness. Our platformization approach integrates
diverse security solutions into a unified, scalable platform,
streamlining management and providing operational efficiencies with
comprehensive protection. From defending network perimeters to
safeguarding cloud environments and ensuring rapid incident
response, Palo Alto Networks empowers businesses to achieve Zero
Trust security and confidently embrace digital transformation in an
ever-evolving threat landscape. This unwavering commitment to
security and innovation makes us the cybersecurity partner of
choice.
At Palo Alto Networks, we're committed to bringing together the
very best people in service of our mission, so we're also proud to
be the cybersecurity workplace of choice, recognized among
Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces (2021-2024), with a score of 100
on the Disability Equality Index (2024, 2023, 2022), and HRC Best
Places for LGBTQ+ Equality (2022). For more information,
visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology
company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet. With a
global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees
representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day
on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale,
decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy
systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at
slb.com.
Media Contacts:
Nicole
Hockin – VP Global
Communications
Palo Alto Networks
nhockin@paloaltonetworks.com
Moira Duff – Director of External
Communications
SLB
Tel: +1 (713) 375-3407
media@slb.com
Investors
Ryan Fenwick
Sr. Manager –
Investor Relations
Palo Alto Networks
ir@paloaltonetworks.com
James R. McDonald – SVP of
Investor Relations & Industry Affairs
Joy V. Domingo – Director of
Investor Relations
SLB
Tel: +1 (713) 375-3535
investor-relations@slb.com
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