Key facts
- Palo Alto Networks is launching a new AI-powered cybersecurity service called Unit 42 Continuous Frontier AI Defense.
- The service uses AI models from Anthropic (Claude Mythos 5) and OpenAI (GPT-5.6-Cyber), as well as open-weight models.
- It is designed to continuously test web applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure for vulnerabilities.
- The service will provide guidance on fixing security gaps, including code-level fixes and virtual patching.
- It will be available globally via annual subscriptions, with pricing dependent on the AI models selected.
Palo Alto Networks announced on Tuesday the upcoming launch of its new cybersecurity service, Unit 42 Continuous Frontier AI Defense. This service aims to combat the increasing use of AI by hackers to exploit corporate network weaknesses. By employing advanced AI models, including Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6-Cyber, alongside open-weight models, the offering is designed to continuously scan web applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure for vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors. The service will also offer remediation guidance, such as code-level fixes and virtual patching. It will be available globally through annual subscriptions, with pricing determined by the specific AI models chosen by customers.