Welcome to our April 2025 Rewind, where we review some of LIVEcommunity’s popular headlines from the past month!
In April, we featured articles and blogs on: registering for InterSECt 2025, the release of our new animated explainer video, Threat Vector's latest podcast episodes, the launch of our new Fuel events widget, the latest Product-centric blogs, and a lot more! Read on to see the community's April 2025 highlights.
The Fast Lane to a Secure Future: Register for InterSECt 2025!
At InterSECt, we hand you the map, the route and the roadmap to take control. Join industry leaders and security pioneers as they map out the fastest, safest route to a future-proof enterprise so you can set your own course with confidence. Be sure to secure your spot and Register now!
Check Out LIVEcommunity’s New Animated Explainer Video
This new animated video offers an overview of the diverse resources available in our vibrant online community. From our online discussions and customer journey guides to our Cyber Elite program and Member Spotlight interviews, we want to make sure new and longtime members alike know about LIVEcommunity’s valuable resources. Explore more in our blog…
Unleashing the PA-7500 Purpose-built for Next-Gen Performance
The combination of rising data volumes, performance expectations, and processing demands has placed stringent requirements on next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) positioned at the enterprise edge. Advanced security measures such as threat protection, SSL inspection, and high-capacity processing are now considered fundamental features for any NGFW tasked with securing an enterprise network. Learn more in our blog…
April 2025 Member Spotlight: Jared Paulsen
At the heart of every strong community is a leader who not only inspires but also empowers those around them. Meet Jared Paulsen, a Palo Alto Networks Senior Solutions Consultant, and dedicated Sacramento Fuel Chapter Leader—a true asset to our Fuel User Group community! Read more about Jared in our blog…
Six Uncomfortable Truths About Working in Web Browsers
Are you working right now? If so, chances are you're juggling multiple tasks beyond just reading this blog post. From checking emails and accessing work applications to exploring the latest GenAI tools, it happens in the web browser.
In fact, the average worker spends over 85% of their day in a browser. While web browsers offer incredible convenience and connectivity, they also present various security challenges that must be addressed.
The truth is, working in the web browser isn’t as secure or straightforward as it might seem. Below, we explore seven uncomfortable truths about working in the web browser that every organization should know. Read more in our blog…
Ensure Your Company’s Business Continuity with Prisma Access Browser
In today's fast-paced digital world, business continuity is not just a strategic advantage—it's a requirement. Ensuring your organization can maintain essential functions during and after a disaster or other temporary outage minimizes downtime and safeguards operations. For some businesses, even the shortest downtime can be critical.
With a robust business continuity plan, your business can avoid severe repercussions, including financial losses, reputation damage, operational disruption and legal issues. Failure to maintain business continuity in regulated industries can also lead to legal penalties and noncompliance fines. Click on the link to read more…
2025 Unit 42 Incident Response Report — Attacks Shift to Disruption
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 released its 2025 Global Incident Response Report, revealing that 86% of major cyber incidents in 2024 resulted in operational downtime, reputational damage or financial loss. The report (based on 500 major cyber incidents that Unit 42 responded to across 38 countries and every major industry) highlights a new trend: financially motivated attackers have shifted their focus to deliberate operational disruption, prioritizing sabotage – destroying systems, locking customers out and causing prolonged downtime – to maximize impact and pressure organizations into paying extortion demands. Click on the link to read more…
3 Ways ADEM Uses Out-of-the-Box Intelligence to Detect Application Performance Issues
In this blog, we'll explore three ways Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM) for Prisma SASE can ensure proactive detection of issues within business-critical applications for all your users in your organization. Click on the link to read more…
MCP Security Exposed: What You Need to Know Now
The Model Context Protocol (MCP), developed by Anthropic, provides a standardized approach to integrating artificial intelligence systems with external data sources, tools, and applications. This protocol significantly reduces complexity and enhances interoperability; however, as with all open source technology, its adoption could also introduce security issues. Click on the link to watch the replay…
Say Hello to Our New Fuel Events Widget on LIVEcommunity
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new feature that makes Fuel events easier than ever to find! Thanks to our new homepage widget, LIVEcommunity visitors can see upcoming events from Fuel—Palo Alto Networks official user group—at a glance! Learn more in our blog…
April 2025 Spark User Summit: SSL Decryption and VM-Series Firewalls
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Fuel hosted a Spark User Summit featuring SSL Decryption in the era of quantum computing and VM-Series firewalls. The first session covered insights on implementing SSL Decryption using best practices and advanced technology found in next-generation firewalls, before moving onto the power of the VM-Series firewall and how to enable the deployment of Palo Alto Networks leading NGFWs in a variety of virtual environments, whether hosted by a cloud provider or locally within your virtualized infrastructure. Click on the link to watch now…
Join Us In Celebrating 10,000 Fuel Members
We are thrilled to announce that Fuel User Group has achieved the remarkable milestone of surpassing 10,000 members! We are incredibly grateful to our members for their dedication, time, and contributions. Whether you are involved in running a local chapter, speaking at events, or simply attending in-person or virtual events, your presence has been instrumental in shaping Fuel into what it is today. Read our blog to learn more…
April 2025 Fuel Workshop: GlobalProtect with SAML Authentication
On April 29, 2025, we hosted a hands-on Fuel Workshop diving deep into how GlobalProtect leverages SAML authentication for secure, seamless access. Whether you're just getting started with SAML or looking to fine-tune your existing setup, this session was packed with valuable insights and practical guidance. Click on the link to watch the workshop…
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