What does Protect AI actually do?
AI security company acquired by Palo Alto Networks in July 2025; its model scanning, red teaming and runtime protection are now part of Prisma AIRS
How to evaluate Protect AI
AI security company acquired by Palo Alto Networks in July 2025; its model scanning, red teaming and runtime protection are now part of Prisma AIRS
Last updated October 16, 2026 · Every fact traceable to a public source
Protect AI — AI security company acquired by Palo Alto Networks in July 2025; its model scanning, red teaming and runtime protection are now part of Prisma AIRS. This page distills the key evaluation questions for procurement teams considering Protect AI. Every data point links back to a public source on the vendor profile.
Which frameworks does Protect AI cover?
Protect AI's public materials do not currently list specific framework coverage. Check the vendor page for the full claim list with sources.
How is Protect AI priced?
Pricing model: contact_only. Protect AI is no longer sold on its own; protectai.com redirects to Prisma AIRS. Prisma AIRS is licensed through a pool of Palo Alto Networks Software NGFW credits, with API-based runtime protection priced per billion monthly tokens. AWS Marketplace lists a Prisma AIRS API contract at $4,353.00 per 12 months without saying how many calls it covers.
What should I check before buying?
Verify these six things: (1) which frameworks the vendor covers end-to-end (not just references), (2) accredited certifications (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001), (3) data-residency options, (4) model coverage (proprietary models, open-source models, third-party APIs), (5) red-teaming depth, and (6) customer-reference calls. Every claim on Protect AI's profile on this site is linked to a public source.
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