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Palo Alto Networks

Protects companies' computers and networks from hacker attacks.

📖 Its story

In 2005, an Israeli engineer named Nir Zuk thought network security walls had gotten old. He started Palo Alto Networks in California to build a smarter 'firewall.' Today it protects thousands of companies and governments.

💵 How it makes money

Companies pay it for its security equipment and programs, often with subscriptions.

🤯 Fun fact

Its founder, Nir Zuk, is known for creating the 'next-generation firewall,' a digital wall that checks which programs are using the network.

👍 The good part

It helps keep people's and companies' data safer.

⚠️ The risk

There is a lot of competition in cybersecurity, and hackers are always inventing new attacks.

🧠 Did you get it?

What does Palo Alto Networks protect companies from?

Its stock
PANW
on the Nasdaq stock exchange
$314.67
▼ 9.59% today
▲ 70.83% this year
In the game: 314.67 Monis per share (1 Moni = 1 dollar).
Price as of November 5 at 6:49 PM ET, delayed.

🗂️ Quick facts

  • Founded in: 2005
  • Founded by: Nir Zuk
  • Home: Santa Clara, California, USA

🔎 How to find it on the stock market

  1. Search the internet for PANW stock.
  2. You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters PANW.
  3. Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).

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