Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-powered cybersecurity service using Claude, GPT models

Palo Alto Networks said on Tuesday it will launch Unit 42 Continuous Frontier AI Defense, a cybersecurity service that uses Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6-Cyber along with open-weight models to continuously test web applications, APIs and cloud infrastructure for vulnerabilities and attack paths. The service, available globally via annual subscriptions with pricing based on the mix of OpenAI, Anthropic and open-source models customers select, also provides code-level fixes and virtual patching guidance. Palo Alto Networks said the offering responds to hackers increasingly using AI to find and exploit weaknesses in corporate networks.

Sept 22 Reuters - Palo Alto Networks said on Tuesday it would launch a new cybersecurity service for businesses, using advanced AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI to help identify security vulnerabilities across corporate systems. Hackers are increasingly using AI https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/ to find and exploit weaknesses in corporate networks, prompting cybersecurity firms to build defenses that can detect and respond to threats more quickly. The service, called Unit 42 Continuous Frontier AI Defense, will use cyber-focused AI models including Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6-Cyber, along with open-weight models, the company said. The offering is designed to continuously test web applications, application programming interfaces and cloud infrastructure, helping customers identify vulnerabilities and possible attack paths as their digital environments change. Palo Alto said the service would also provide guidance on fixing security gaps, including code-level fixes and virtual patching options. The company said the service would be available globally through annual subscriptions, with pricing based on the mix of OpenAI, Anthropic and open-source models selected by customers. Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid