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Introduction to XQL: Writing Your First Query
Learning a new programming or query language can be daunting, but if you've used the boolean options in a web search engine before, you can master XQL queries in no time. Like with web searches, we start with a hypothesis of our search, add filters to limit our results, and then validate the results that are returned against our hypothesis.
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•Nov 18, 2024
Introduction to XQL: Writing Your First Correlation Rule
Correlation Rules in Cortex XDR and XSIAM are how we can use XQL queries to detect patterns, anomalies or sequences of activities that could indicate malicious behavior, even when each individual event might not appear suspicious on its own. Correlation Rules typically leverage data from multiple datasets, but for our example, we'll keep it simple to alert on failed login attempts to a NGFW, and build on the query later.
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•Dec 31, 2024
PAN-OS and EDLs - Everything You Wanted to Know about External Dynamic Lists
Looking to implement external dynamic lists in your Palo Alto NGFW or Prisma Access? This post will answer all your questions about how EDLs work in PAN-OS to dynamically improve your security posture.
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•Oct 10, 2023
Introduction to XQL: Custom Datasets for Threat Hunting
Both Cortex XDR and XSIAM let you go well beyond endpoint telemetry from the XDR Agent by ingesting custom datasets through the Broker VM. Forwarding Proxmox syslogs, you can analyze failed logins and suspicious system activity directly in XQL. This unlocks the ability to correlate hypervisor events with endpoint, network, and identity data—all in one platform. Tracking brute-force attempts against pvedaemon, custom datasets give you visibility into layers that traditional EDR misses.
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•May 20, 2025
Introduction to XQL: Building Your First Widget
Widgets transform XQL query results into interactive visualizations, aiding SOC analysts in identifying trends and anomalies. This article demonstrates using widgets to graph failed GlobalProtect logins, helping detect brute-force attacks and misconfigurations, and providing proactive assistance to users.
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•Jun 4, 2025
The Evolution of Cortex: Building the Future of Security Operations
Built on a decade of innovation and strategic acquisitions, Cortex unifies data from endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, empowering organizations to efficiently combat advanced cyber threats with minimal manual intervention.
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•Nov 11, 2024
The Grizzled CyberVet: How Palo Alto Networks Powers End-to-End Cyber Defense
Fragmented security solutions create inefficiencies and vulnerabilities. This article explores how Palo Alto Networks' integrated platform addresses these gaps, breaking the cybersecurity kill chain at every stage. By consolidating security functions, organizations enhance threat prevention, streamline operations and reduce costs. Learn how a unified approach strengthens defenses and why proactive security is essential for business resilience.
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•Mar 14, 2025
Operationalizing Threat Intelligence with Cortex: A Maturity Model for SOCs
Transforming raw data into actionable intelligence is crucial for cybersecurity. This article explores the stages of operationalizing threat intelligence, from basic ingestion to fully automated, proactive security operations, using Cortex TIM. Learn how to enhance your SOC's capabilities, reduce manual effort and shift from reactive to proactive defense.
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•Feb 17, 2025
From Chaos to Clarity: Effective Attack Surface Management with Cortex Xpanse
Attack Surface Management (ASM) is vital for modern cybersecurity. Cortex Xpanse offers continuous visibility, automated discovery and risk assessment of internet-facing assets. This structured approach, from discovery to advanced automation, helps organizations reduce their attack surface and secure assets effectively.
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•Apr 3, 2025
Palo Alto Ignite Conference Key Takeaways
A brief recap of my experience at Palo Alto's Ignite conference this year. Palo Alto demonstrated Cortex XSOAR, XDR, Xpanse and the new XSIAM.
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•Jun 17, 2024