Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) unveiled Prisma AIRS 3.0 on March 23, 2026, a new platform designed to protect autonomous AI agents across their entire operational lifecycle. The cybersecurity firm said the technology is intended to address emerging security risks as organizations increasingly deploy AI systems capable of performing tasks independently.
The platform includes three core functions. It can identify AI agents operating across cloud infrastructures, SaaS platforms and local endpoints; continuously evaluate risks using Agent Artifact Security mapping and AI Red Teaming simulations; and deliver real-time protection through an AI Agent Gateway, which is currently available in limited preview.
“Agentic AI represents a massive leap forward, moving beyond simple conversation to autonomous action that will redefine productivity,” said Anand Oswal, Executive Vice President of AI & Network Security at Palo Alto Networks. “But this shift from ’AI that talks’ to ’AI that acts’ introduces new risks – from unmanaged agentic identities to unpredictable runtime behaviors.”
Palo Alto Networks added that Prisma AIRS 3.0 will eventually integrate Agentic Endpoint Security once its proposed acquisition of Koi is completed. The feature is expected to provide greater visibility into AI-driven endpoint applications, including coding agents.
Harpreet Sidhu, Global Lead at Accenture Cybersecurity, said the platform helps organizations identify where AI agents are operating, what information they access and how they behave once deployed. Accenture plans to work with Palo Alto Networks to assist enterprises in implementing security frameworks as they scale AI agent deployments.
The launch comes as companies increasingly adopt AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and task execution, introducing cybersecurity risks that go beyond traditional AI monitoring methods.