Defining the Standard for AI Security

Palo Alto Networks has been named a ‘Market Shaper’ in Gartner’s September 2026 Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security – Established Vendors, reflecting its efforts to address AI security challenges. The company emphasizes its commitment to securing AI coding, enterprise AI applications, and governing autonomous agents through a unified platform. This recognition underscores the need for comprehensive security solutions as AI reshapes enterprise software development and digital experiences.

Gartner defines ‘Market Shapers’ as vendors building centralized platforms by acquiring innovative companies and introducing tools for AI workflow management. These vendors also expand traditional security capabilities to include agent-based controls, advanced access management, and runtime monitoring. Palo Alto Networks positions its AI Security Platform, Prisma AIRS, as a solution that meets these criteria for effective enterprise AI security.

The company argues that AI coding agents, enterprise AI applications, and autonomous agents are increasingly interconnected, relying on shared models, data, identities, and infrastructure. Fragmenting security with isolated point products creates visibility gaps at a time when enterprises require greater control. Prisma AIRS aims to unify discovery, risk assessment, runtime protection, identity and access control, and governance of enterprise data connections.

The goal of Prisma AIRS is to enable secure AI adoption without hindering innovation. By providing visibility and control to security teams while allowing developers and business teams to leverage AI freely, the platform seeks to balance agility with risk management. The announcement references Gartner’s Emerging Market Quadrant report for further details on the vendor landscape.