China opens cybersecurity review of Palo Alto Networks products
( August 6, 2026, 09:22 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China's Cybersecurity Review Office said it has initiated a cybersecurity review of Palo Alto Networks' products sold in China to safeguard critical-information infrastructure, guard against cybersecurity risks and protect national security, according to China’s central-level internet regulator. The office said the review will be carried out in accordance with China's National Security Law, Cybersecurity Law and Cybersecurity Review Measures. Palo Alto Networks is a leading US cybersecurity company whose firewall, cloud security and threat-detection products are widely used by governments and enterprises worldwide.Statement follows (in Chinese). ...
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