Palo Alto Networks Defends Cybersecurity Against AI

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora told analysts on Tuesday during the fiscal second-quarter earnings call that AI "won't replace cybersecurity anytime soon" as shares fell 8% after mixed results and cautious third-quarter guidance. He cited customer demand for consistent security stacks and highlighted recent strategic moves, including the closed $25 billion CyberArk acquisition, January purchase of Chronosphere, and a new deal to buy Israeli startup Koi.