Palo Alto Networks Diamond Partner

AHEAD utilizes expertise in the full Palo Alto Networks platform and deep infrastructure and cloud capabilities to construct secure networks purpose-built for the demands of modern workloads.

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AHEAD’s Network Refresh Checklist
Through thousands of large-scale network deployments, AHEAD has seen it all. When we assess the current state of your network, our recommended best practices come from experience in designing networks for all sorts of clients and environments.
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AHEAD + PALO ALTO NETWORKS BY THE NUMBERS

Palo Alto Networks engineers

Industry certifications

Cyberforce members

CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
  • Palo Alto Networks PCNSE x 6
  • Palo Alto Networks PSE Pro x 23
  • Palo Alto Networks SASE Specialization
  • Palo Alto Networks MSSP Partner
  • Zero Trust Network Access 2.0 (ZTNA)
  • Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud Specialization
  • Unit 42 Specialization
  • AWS Network Specialty
  • GCP
  • Microsoft Azure
WHY AHEAD FOR PALO ALTO NETWORKS?
01
Advise

Strategic advisory services expertly tailored to guide your transformation

  • Our best practice assessments and roadmaps help drive adoption and implementation of the Palo Alto Networks platform.
  • We have deep expertise in both on-prem and cloud technologies to help create highly secure networks that can support traditional and multi-cloud architecture.
  • Embed security into the foundation of your network through our mature Zero Trust framework and policy as code and operational technology approaches.
02
Transform

Outcome-oriented services to accelerate impact, built on industry-leading platforms with AHEAD IP

  • Secure your network and dramatically reduce deployment times by utilizing AHEAD Foundry™ to create custom infrastructure built on Palo Alto Networks platforms for endpoint security and perimeter defense, cloud security, identity and remote access, and network transport security.
  • Whether you have one location or one thousand, we are experienced in very large, complex network deployments from greenfield hospitals, offices, and active/active data centers in international environments.
  • Our Palo Alto Accelerate Team is your dedicated team of Palo Alto security architects that manages projects in sprints to help you get full value from your Palo Alto investment.
03
Operate

AHEAD offers full AI infrastructure management capabilities, from design to migration to XaaS

  • We have years of expertise in network automation, helping you scale automation across all of your environments and solve for complex operational and security use cases.
  • The AHEAD managed security operations center (SOC) is backed by Palo Alto XSIAM, which stitches data across your environment and utilizes machine learning to automate detection, investigation, and response while empowering analysts to proactively mitigate threats.
  • Our Palo Alto managed services include 24x7x365 monitoring and alerting and a dedicated client success manager to ensure your Palo Alto platforms are fully supported, configured, and optimized.
GET AHEAD OF YOUR COMPETITION
01
Advanced Network Lifecycle Management

Leverage the AHEAD Hatch™ platform and AHEAD Foundry™ to easily manage all IT assets and provide visibility and operational support. This visibility helps you align your network to your business goals and reduces risks through prioritization, while also driving down costs by creating network standardization.

02
Zero Trust 2.0

AHEAD’s comprehensive, CISA- and NIST-aligned Zero trust frameworks eliminate assumed trust and validate every access to your networks. We reduce the attack surface by segmenting resources and limiting authorized movement, while securing access to any device, anywhere for your distributed workforce.

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Palo Alto Cortex Accelerator

AHEAD’s Security Operations Accelerator is a comprehensive set of solutions that offers detailed security assessments, identifies gaps and vulnerabilities, provides remediation guidance, and delivers robust security capabilities across multiple technologies. This solution enables clients to establish a strong security posture, mitigate risks, maintain compliance, and protect cloud-based environments through AHEAD’s Professional and Managed Services expertise and strong Palo Alto Networks partnership.

INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
AHEAD Industry Solutions for Palo Alto Networks

Healthcare

  • HIPAA compliant cloud security
  • Healthcare Landing Zones
  • Prisma Cloud
  • Network modernization

 

Manufacturing

  • Endpoint protection with Cortex XDR
  • Attack Surface Management with Cortex Xpanse
  • Integrated network security with SD-WAN

 

Energy

  • Enterprise IoT Security
  • Secure remote access with Prisma Access
  • Zero trust security for private wireless networks with NextGen Firewalls

 

Retail

  • Modernized store connections with Prisma SD-WAN
  • Secure network for branch and retail stores with NextGen Firewalls
  • Automated enforcement of new threats with Cortex XDR

 

Finance

  • Infrastructure standardization
  • NextGen Firewalls with Prisma SASE & SD-WAN
  • Third-party B2B data sharing with Prisma SASE
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