IBM, Red Hat team with Palo Alto Networks to expand Project Lightwell vulnerability response initiative

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  • IBM joined Palo Alto Networks, Red Hat in an expanded Project Lightwell tie-up to speed responses to newly discovered software vulnerabilities.
  • Integration adds Palo Alto Networks virtual patching to Lightwell remediation, aiming to block exploits at the network layer while fixes are tested.
  • Partnership targets coverage across open source software, commercial applications, operational technology, connected devices, healthcare technologies.
  • Companies expect same-day deployment of network protections, with a longer-term goal of shortening time from validated discovery to protection.
  • IBM Security Services plans advisory, deployment support to help customers prioritize vulnerabilities, roll out protections, validate fixes across complex environments.


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