Fortinet vs. Palo Alto Networks: A Mini Patent Landscape on AI-Driven Detection Technologies

As cybersecurity threats evolve, so do the technologies used to detect and mitigate them. This mini patent landscape explores how two of the world’s leading cybersecurity firms — Fortinet Inc. and Palo Alto Networks Inc. — are innovating in the field of AI-driven threat detection technologies. We analyze all active patents and published applications filed by these companies up to April 7, 2025, focusing specifically on five key detection approaches in artificial intelligence and machine learning: Statistical & Anomaly Detection Behavioral Pattern Recognition Rule-Based + ML Hybrid (Heuristic Augmentation) Natural Language & Unstructured Log Analysis Adversarial Threat Detection By examining patent filing trends,…Read more