Palo Alto, Google Cloud unveil AI security copilots: faster IR

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud announced a partnership on December 19, 2025 to integrate cloud and AI security capabilities, a joint effort the vendors say will help customers accelerate secure cloud and AI initiatives (Google Cloud PR). Reuters reports the commercial arrangement is “approaching $10 billion,” a figure attributed to sources close to the deal.

Industry signals show two converging trends. Vendors are embedding AI-powered copilots and autonomous agents into platforms to automate threat detection, triage, and incident response. At the same time, researchers and security outlets warn of new risks from agentic AI and autonomous workflows. CSO Online highlights OWASP Top 10 lessons for managing these risks, stressing threat modeling and controls for autonomous processes. Microsoft’s expansion of bug-bounty coverage — including programs without formal payouts — reflects a broader push to incentivize discovery of agent-related security flaws (TechRadar).

Implication: enterprises can speed detection and lower MTTR by adopting vendor copilots, but must update threat models, enforce least-privilege for agents, and run safety and behavior tests before deploying autonomous playbooks. Expect rapid vendor feature rollouts and growing demand for agent-risk assessment services.

Why It Matters

• Integrating vendor copilots into SIEM/SOAR pipelines can automate triage and reduce mean time to respond (MTTR).
• Agentic automation expands the attack surface — add agent-specific threat models, granular access controls, and continuous monitoring.
• Large commercial deals (Palo Alto + Google Cloud) will speed vendor roadmaps and enterprise adoption of AI copilots.
• Expanded bug-bounty programs (e.g., Microsoft) create incentives to surface agent-related vulnerabilities earlier.