In the constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats, staying ahead of attackers requires more than just powerful security tools—it demands intelligence. That’s where Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks’ elite threat intelligence team, comes into play. Formed to uncover, analyze, and disrupt cyber threats around the globe, Unit 42 is at the forefront of modern cyber defense.
Named after the famous number “42” from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy—symbolizing the answer to everything—Unit 42 provides just that when it comes to threat intelligence. The team is composed of world-class security researchers, reverse engineers, and incident responders who specialize in tracking advanced persistent threats (APTs), ransomware groups, malware families, and emerging tactics used by cybercriminals.
Unit 42 doesn’t just identify threats—they break them down, attribute them to actors or groups, and share their findings in detailed threat reports. These insights are often used by security teams and CISOs worldwide to understand attacker behavior, improve defenses, and respond to incidents. Their intelligence also directly informs the threat prevention capabilities across Palo Alto Networks’ product ecosystem, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
In addition to research, Unit 42 offers incident response services to help organizations recover from breaches, investigate compromises, and harden systems to prevent future attacks.
Whether they’re exposing global ransomware campaigns, publishing zero-day analysis, or supporting enterprise security teams in the heat of a breach, Unit 42 is Palo Alto Networks’ tip of the spear in the fight against cybercrime.
