Palo Alto Networks Debuts AI-Driven Defense Service Using Claude and GPT Models

Palo Alto Networks launches Unit 42 Continuous Frontier AI Defense, utilizing Anthropic and OpenAI models to secure corporate networks against AI threats.

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September 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bengaluru, India — Palo Alto Networks announced on Tuesday the launch of a sophisticated cybersecurity service designed to help businesses identify vulnerabilities within their corporate systems by leveraging advanced artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and OpenAI.

The new offering, branded as Unit 42 Continuous Frontier AI Defense, utilizes a proprietary multi-model harness. This system integrates cyber-specialized frontier models, including Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6-Cyber, alongside various open-weight models.

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As malicious actors increasingly deploy AI to exploit weaknesses in network infrastructure, cybersecurity firms are racing to build defensive tools capable of responding at similar speeds and scales. This service aims to provide continuous testing for web applications, application programming interfaces, and cloud environments to detect potential attack paths as digital landscapes evolve.

Beyond identifying security gaps, the platform provides actionable guidance for remediation, offering both virtual patching options and code-level fixes. The service is available globally through an annual subscription model, with pricing structures determined by the specific combination of AI models selected by the customer.

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