
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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88 Likeliness to Recommend
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91 Plan to Renew
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80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+89 Net Emotional Footprint
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- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Inspires Innovation
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Palo Alto Cortex XDR Reviews

GANESH P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Transportation
- Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal
Submitted Jan 2025
Exceptional Features & Fantastic Product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?
Its high detection accuracy & quick incident response is exceptional. Palo Cortex XDR is a comprehensive cyber security solution that integrates endpoint detection and response, Network traffic analysis & cloud security
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Below are the key features that I like: 1. Comprehensive threat detection 2. Automation & response 3. Centralized Management
What do you dislike most about this product?
1. Pricing can be high for small enterprises 2. Steep learning curve
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Palo Alto Cortex XDR is a strong choice for enterprises looking for an advanced, unified security platform that provides deep visibility, fast response time & strong threat detection
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Inspires Innovation

Mudassar H.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2024
An amazing endpoint security tool
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?
This tool stands out as highly effective in the market, excelling at managing and deploying a large number of endpoints seamlessly.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Cortex has a great interface - easy to navigate, nice design, very functional
What do you dislike most about this product?
There is a noticeable performance impact on lower-end systems where the Cortex XDR agent is installed. I'd also like the quick launcher to have an option to open the endpoint in the All Endpoints section.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
A highly recommended endpoint security tool.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Altruistic
- Client's Interest First
- Over Delivered

Matthew M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Healthcare
- Involvement: Initial Implementation
Submitted Aug 2024
Wonderful product for threat and detection.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?
I am not sure.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The overall product and graphics
What do you dislike most about this product?
The price of the product
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you can afford it, go for it.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Inspires Innovation
Cons
- Less Transparent
- Security Frustrates
- Less Generous