
What is Palo Alto Cortex XDR?
To stay ahead of fast-moving threats, you need AI-powered endpoint security that continuously learns new attack techniques. Cortex XDR™ offers protection that blocks all malware, exploits and fileless attacks to keep your endpoints safe
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90 Likeliness to Recommend
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96 Plan to Renew
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83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
- Product Experience:
- 97%
- Negotiation and Contract:
- 94%
- Conflict Resolution:
- 96%
- Strategy & Innovation:
- 96%
- Service Experience:
- 96%
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+95 Net Emotional Footprint
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- Trustworthy
- Fair
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
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Palo Alto Cortex XDR Reviews
Sachin G.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Electronics
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Apr 2025
Powerful Security with Advanced Features
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?
Palo Alto Cortex XDR apart is its ability to integrate detection, prevention, and response into a single platform. It uses advanced AI and machine learning to analyze and respond to threats in real time, offering highly accurate and automated security
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I’d recommend ensuring your team is ready for the initial setup, as it can be quite complex and requires a good understanding of security protocols
What do you dislike most about this product?
What I dislike most about Palo Alto Cortex XDR is the complexity of the initial setup and configuration. It can be overwhelming, especially for teams without dedicated security experts. Additionally, while it offers powerful features
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
My favorite aspect of Palo Alto Cortex XDR is its ability to provide deep, real-time visibility across all environments—endpoints, network, and cloud
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features

Rahul B.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Apr 2025
Great solution to move further
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?
Threat Intel capability
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Regular update of features
What do you dislike most about this product?
Product Price
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Go for the solution
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Trustworthy
- Effective Service

Rohit K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2025
Powerful Threat Detection with Deep Visibility
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?
Connects data from endpoints, networks, and cloud for full visibility Correlates alerts into clear, actionable incidents Uses AI to detect advanced, hidden threats Reduces false positives and alert fatigue Integrates seamlessly with Palo Alto firewalls for deeper insight
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Cortex XDR is how it correlates alerts into a single, clear story. Instead of overwhelming you with random alerts, it shows you how an attack started, spread, and what it targeted—so you can act quickly and confidently. That kind of clarity is a game-changer for security teams.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What I dislike most about Cortex XDR is that it can be complex to set up and fully integrate, especially in environments that don’t already use Palo Alto products. It has powerful features, but getting the most out of it sometimes requires a steep learning curve and tight integration across your security stack.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Ensure strong integration, train your team, start small, and leverage full features for maximum visibility and threat correlation.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service