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Harnessing AI for Prevention: Introducing “Frontier Virtual Patching" with PAN-OS 12.2

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21 August 2026

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Palo Alto Networks introduces Frontier Virtual Patching with PAN-OS 12.2, using AI-powered proactive vulnerability discovery to deliver preemptive protection before patches exist, collapsing the exposure window caused by slow vendor patch releases and customer deployment.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your cybersecurity tools just got a speed boost that outpaces attackers using AI to weaponize vulnerabilities. You must integrate AI-powered virtual patching now to protect before threats hit production.

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