Case Study: The University of Queensland strengthens research security with Palo Alto Networks Unit 42

The University of Queensland reduces security issues by 75% with Palo Alto Networks

The University of Queensland (UQ), a major Australian university, faced challenges in protecting its valuable research and a dispersed community of students and staff from sophisticated cyber threats. Their fragmented security infrastructure created visibility gaps and operational complexity. UQ partnered with Palo Alto Networks and its Unit 42 team for expert guidance and a platform-based approach to security.

Palo Alto Networks provided proactive services through its Unit 42 Retainer, including an Attack Surface Assessment and Purple Team Exercises, alongside their Cortex XDR and XSOAR platforms. This partnership resulted in a dramatic 75% improvement in UQ's security rating, a fourfold decrease in identified threats, and the discovery of over 2,000 previously unknown external assets, significantly enhancing their security posture.

The University of Queensland