Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Cortex XDR

Composite Score

8.5 /10

CX Score

8.8 /10

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What is Palo Alto Cortex XDR?

To stay ahead of fast-moving threats, you need AI-powered endpoint security that continuously learns new attack techniques. Cortex XDR™ offers protection that blocks all malware, exploits and fileless attacks to keep your endpoints safe

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Awards & Recognition

Palo Alto Cortex XDR won the following awards in the Endpoint Detection & Response category

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2 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2025

9 Top Rated Capabilities

9 Top Rated Features

2024

Palo Alto Cortex XDR Ratings

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90 Likeliness to Recommend

2
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93 Plan to Renew

3
Since last award

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3
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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+93 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Palo Alto Cortex XDR?

0% Negative

5% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Trustworthy
Client Friendly Policies
Acts with Integrity
Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Whitelisting Blacklisting

Machine Learning

Behavioural Analytics

Intrusion Detection Prevention

Continuous Monitoring

Agent Efficiency

IOC Tools

Automated Threat Response

Malware Identification Accuracy

IOC Consumption

Task Prioritization

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

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Extended Detection & Response

Score 9.0

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Endpoint Protection - Enterprise

Score 8.4

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Network Detection and Response

Score 8.1

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Threat Intelligence Platform

Score 7.9

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Palo Alto Cortex XDR Reviews

Role: C-Level
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2025

Not availble

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Pahul p.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

A Dedicated Threat Detector : Cortex XDR !

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?

The thing which differentiates it from other similar solutions is its Advanced security and the trust they provide to its clients . they are very secure and they have dedicated AI detection threat mechanism which is great and very much effective.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of using Cortex XDR is its Holistic Visibility which means:- 1)Cortex XDR consolidates data from endpoints, networks, cloud, and third-party tools into a single dashboard. This unified view cuts through the noise, helping teams spot threats faster without juggling multiple consoles and helps in a better and fast data transmission ,. 2)AI-Driven Detection: Its machine learning models analyze behavior patterns to catch advanced threats (like zero-days or fileless attacks) that traditional tools might miss. 3) A great endpoint protection . above mentioned points are some of my favorite aspect of using Cortex XDR.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing , its a great threat detection tool.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Any one who wants a proper End point security should definitely contact them .

Pros

Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Fatema S.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Advanced EDR with smart threat prevention.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?

Unlike traditional EDR solutions, it provides extended visibility across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, ensuring a holistic approach to security.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The behavioral analytics feature is my favorite, as it detects anomalies in real time and prevents sophisticated attacks before they can spread across the network.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The cost is slightly higher due to the robust and advanced security features, which place this product in the premium range.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you need advanced AI-driven endpoint protection with deep visibility, Cortex XDR is a great choice.

Pros

Enables Productivity
Saves Time
Reliable
Unique Features

Palo Alto Cortex XDR

What is Palo Alto Cortex XDR?

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Palo Alto Cortex XDR Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

2 Since last award

93 Plan to Renew

3 Since last award

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Palo Alto Cortex XDR?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Whitelisting Blacklisting Whitelisting and blacklisting of applications and websites that are either certified to be safe, or suspected to be malicious.

Machine Learning Can provide deep behavioural insights.

Behavioural Analytics Includes real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting on user behaviour.

Intrusion Detection Prevention Through event monitoring, the detection, countermeasure and prevention of possible security incidents or threats.

Continuous Monitoring Allows customers to select specific third parties which are continuously monitored, with alerts generated for significant changes in risk scores

Agent Efficiency Agents are lightweight and create few conflicts or performance impacts.

IOC Tools Full export capabilities are simple to execute.

Automated Threat Response Automatic response to threats.

Malware Identification Accuracy Malware identification and fingerprinting can provide extensive and deep indicators and analysis of malware detected.

IOC Consumption Ability to consume IOCs.

Task Prioritization Ability to assign a priority to tasks.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

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Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Also Featured in...

Extended Detection & Response

Endpoint Protection - Enterprise

Network Detection and Response

Threat Intelligence Platform

Palo Alto Cortex XDR Reviews

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Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Pahul p.

A Dedicated Threat Detector : Cortex XDR !

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Fatema S.

Advanced EDR with smart threat prevention.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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