China Launches Cybersecurity Review of Palo Alto Networks Products
On August 6, 2026, China's Cybersecurity Review Office announced a security review of Palo Alto Networks products sold in the country, citing the need to protect critical information infrastructure and national security. The review follows a January 2026 directive urging domestic firms to stop using products from over a dozen US and Israeli cybersecurity vendors, including Palo Alto. The company, founded in 2005 and serving 70,000 organizations across 150 countries, saw its shares fall 1.5% in pre-market trading on the announcement.
The Cybersecurity Review Office announced on August 6 that it has initiated a cybersecurity review of products sold in China by Palo Alto Networks. The announcement stated that the move aims to safeguard the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure, prevent cybersecurity risks, and protect national security. The review is conducted in accordance with the National Security Law of the People's Republic of China, the Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China, and the Cybersecurity Review Measures.
Palo Alto Networks, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 2005 by Nir Zuk. It provides enterprise cybersecurity, cloud security, and AI-driven security operations services to more than 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries. In January 2026, China had asked domestic enterprises to stop using products from more than a dozen US and Israeli cybersecurity companies, including Palo Alto Networks, citing national security concerns. On August 6, Palo Alto Networks' shares fell as much as 1.5% in pre-market trading on US stock exchanges.
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