Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Palo Alto Networks vs. CrowdStrike January 05, 2025 — 05:35 am EST Written by Dan Victor for The Motley Fool -> ...

Palo Alto Networks announced on Monday its intent to acquire Protect AI, a startup specializing in securing artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, for an undisclosed sum.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW -0.64%) and SentinelOne (S -3.57%) are two names in the cybersecurity industry whose AI-specific tools are having a positive impact on their business.

Palo Alto has built its reputation on next-generation firewall technology, combining specialized hardware and software that functions as the first line of defense barrier for organizational networks.

Given all this projected growth, now would be a good time to take a closer look at companies like SentinelOne (S -2.45%) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW -5.15%), two cybersecurity specialists that ...