NTT DATA has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity firm, to introduce a groundbreaking service aimed at protecting businesses from the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
The new Managed Detection and Response (MXDR) service utilizes cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and respond to potential risks across an organization’s entire digital environment, from cloud storage to network endpoints.
Powered by Palo Alto Networks’ advanced security platform, Cortex XSIAM, the MXDR service provides 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response. By leveraging AI and machine learning, the service ensures visibility across networks, edge, and cloud environments, enabling organizations to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
NTT DATA’s MXDR solution offers clients a unified view of security data, streamlining operations and enabling real-time response to issues. This holistic approach is essential as businesses face an unprecedented volume of complex cyber threats.
The combined capabilities of NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks are designed to enhance cyber resilience by integrating innovative technologies and threat intelligence with global security expertise. This integration significantly reduces the time required to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber threats, providing clients with a single platform to manage data and security operations seamlessly.
According to Gartner®, worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to total US$212 billion in 2025, an increase of 15.1% from 2024. NTT DATA’s new MXDR service aims to enhance protection across the digital landscape while reducing the complexity and costs associated with fragmented security systems.
Brian Kiplagat, Cybersecurity Practice Lead at NTT DATA in East Africa, stated, “Over the years, many organizations have heavily invested in various security solutions to enhance their detection and response capabilities. However, this has often led to fragmented visibility, making it harder to detect advanced threats and respond quickly. By partnering with Palo Alto Networks, we deliver a unified solution that not only strengthens cyber resilience and streamlines security operations but also significantly reduces complexity.”
Kristy Friedrichs, Chief Partnerships Officer at Palo Alto Networks, added, “Organizations today are facing an unprecedented volume of sophisticated cyber threats across their entire operations. With NTT DATA, we are helping organizations transform their SOC through platformization with XSIAM and expert services, delivering a unified solution that ensures customers can modernize and protect their operations with confidence.”
NTT DATA’s MXDR service includes 24/7 incident detection and response, supported by a global operations team, AI-driven threat intelligence orchestration and automation for advanced threat detection, and a unified security data view that simplifies management and reduces operational complexity. The service leverages machine learning for advanced threat detection, backed by a team of skilled information security managers, threat hunters, digital forensic experts, and certified security professionals.
This partnership empowers industries like manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors—those that rely heavily on secure and connected environments—to modernize with confidence. Comprehensive edge-to-cloud security ensures robust protection across operations, with AI-driven threat detection significantly improving response times.
This unified platform simplifies management and reduces both operational complexity and total cost of ownership (TCO), making security oversight easier and more effective. Automated services ensure resilience against downtime, promoting business continuity and supporting global reach and innovation.
Today’s announcement marks another milestone in the strategic alliance between NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks, positioning both companies as leaders in delivering secure, connected environments for global enterprises. With operations in 50 countries, NTT DATA offers local expertise alongside global cybersecurity solutions, supported by over 7,500 cybersecurity professionals with more than 260 technical certifications. With over 15,000 security engagements, NTT DATA mitigates 2 billion security threats each year.