Tool overview
Palo Alto Networks® WildFire® is a cloud-based threat analysis service that analyzes files and email links to detect threats and create protections to block malware. It is the industry’s most advanced analysis and prevention engine for highly evasive zero-day exploits and malware.
WildFire is basically a cloud-based malware analysis service, which automatically detects unknown threats and simply stops attackers from harming the system. WildFire is the industry’s largest, most integrated cloud malware protection engine that utilizes patented machine learning models for real-time detection of previously unseen, targeted malware and advanced persistent threats, keeping your organization protected⁵.
Palo Alto WildFire capabilities
- Advanced threat detection: WildFire is designed to detect advanced and targeted threats that traditional signature-based antivirus software may miss.
- Malware analysis: WildFire analyzes malware samples in a secure, cloud-based environment to determine their behavior and intent.
- Automated threat prevention: WildFire can automatically generate and deliver threat prevention signatures to Palo Alto Networks firewalls to block malicious traffic.
- Global threat intelligence: WildFire leverages global threat intelligence to identify new and emerging threats and updates its prevention capabilities accordingly.
- File type and content filtering: WildFire can filter files based on file type and content to prevent unauthorized access and protect against malware.
