July has been a month of powerful innovation and customer impact across Network Security. From major product milestones to new services and customer-focused resources, we continue to deliver on our promise of helping organizations stay ahead of today’s most complex threats.
This month’s Always Innovating in NetSec highlights several key developments. The Advanced DNS Resolver (ADNSR) officially became generally available on July 21, marking a leap forward in DNS-layer protection and giving our teams everything they need to accelerate adoption and displace competitors. We also hosted multiple Focused Services webinars, showcasing how customers are maximizing the value of Cloud-Delivered Security Subscriptions (CDSS) and how ADNSR extends protection seamlessly across multi-vendor environments. Finally, we introduced CLARA (Cloud Network & AI Risk Assessment), a free assessment tool that helps customers uncover gaps in cloud network security and AI application risks—already generating strong buzz across sales and marketing channels.
Together, these innovations reflect our commitment to delivering unmatched protection, accelerating customer outcomes, and reinforcing Palo Alto Networks’ leadership in securing the next era of networking.
The Advanced DNS Resolver (ADNSR) is now GA as of 7/21, marking a major leap forward in DNS security. To help you drive awareness, accelerate adoption, and replace our #1 competitor, we've fully enabled the field with everything needed to win. A complete set of sales and marketing assets is now live, which includes the announcement blog, ADNS Loop page, product webpage, FAQ, privacy datasheet, and more.
The Advanced DNS Resolver Focused Services webinar drew strong interest from NGFW customers seeking to extend DNS-layer protection across complex environments. The session highlighted how ADNSR provides flexible, cloud-delivered DNS resolution powered by Precision AI and threat intelligence. Attendees were highly engaged during the live demo, which demonstrated how ADNSR enhances DNS threat detection without requiring changes to existing infrastructure. The webinar reinforced ADNSR’s value in multi-vendor environments and highlighted key use cases, including policy enforcement and enhanced visibility.
In this webinar, attended by 36 registrants , we explored how CDSS Focused Services helped organizations maximize the value of their Cloud-Delivered Security Sub... The session highlighted how expert-led guidance, streamlined onboarding, and ongoing optimization enabled faster time to value across services like Advanced Threat Prevention, DNS Security, and WildFire. Presenters shared how tailored support aligned security capabilities with business goals and improved threat prevention outcomes. Overall, the webinar showcased how Focused Services delivered a white-glove experience that empowered customers to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Cloud Network & AI Risk Assessment. CLARA is a free set of assessments to help customers proactively identify gaps in cloud network security and uncover vulnerabilities in AI apps and data. CLARA was the feature story on the Sales and Marketing What’s New Newsletter, and appeared on Friday Morning Live (FML) and in the NetSec BDR War Room. Learn more from the Loop Page, announcement blog, and the CLARA landing page
With ADNSR now GA, Focused Services gaining momentum, and CLARA helping organizations proactively address risk, July 2025 demonstrates our commitment to continuous innovation in NetSec. Each launch and engagement equips the field with powerful tools to win in the market and reinforces our mission to deliver unmatched protection for our customers. As we move forward, these innovations set the stage for stronger adoption, deeper customer value, and ongoing leadership in network security.
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