Cortex Xpanse

Turn Blind Spots to Safe Zones: Automate Attack Surface Defense

About Cortex Xpanse

Cortex Xpanse empowers security teams to uncover and mitigate risks across your entire IT ecosystem.

Its active attack surface management continuously scans the global internet, identifying unknown and unmanaged assets, cloud growth, and security blind spots. With machine learning, Xpanse maps your attack surface and automates remediation with built-in playbooks, reducing mean time to detect and respond.

Trusted by leading enterprises and government agencies, Cortex Xpanse helps prevent ransomware, enhance zero-day response, and improve cyber insurance outcomes — with no manual work or agent deployment.

Cortex Xpanse Features

Comprehensive active discovery

Continuously scan the global internet to uncover unknown risks across all connected systems and services. Detect on-premises and multi-cloud assets across all providers — not just AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Intelligent attack surface mapping

Leverage machine learning to dynamically map your attack surface and prioritize remediation efforts. Proprietary attribution links assets to your organization without the need for agents or instrumentation.

Automated risk mitigation

Minimize attack surface risks with automated playbooks that instantly resolve exposures, bypassing the need for manual IT tickets or extensive ownership validation.

Seamless policy integration

Out-of-the-box policies highlight critical issues, ensuring focused and efficient risk management tailored to your environment.

Cortex Xpanse Benefits

  • Expert support at every step

    Gain access to a dedicated team of technical managers, cyber analysts, and engineers who ensure seamless implementation and maximize the value of Expander for your organization.

  • Unified security operations

    Streamline your SOC workflow with native integrations across the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem. Use Expander as your central system of record for a complete view of your external attack surface.

  • Agility in threat response

    Adapt quickly to emerging threats. Expander rapidly deploys policies to monitor and address zero-day vulnerabilities and critical CVEs, keeping your defenses ahead of evolving risks.

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