China launches probe into Palo Alto Networks as US trade tensions intensify
The move comes just a day after Beijing imposed sanctions on a string of US firms and tightened controls over the drone supply chain Beijing has launched a cybersecurity review into products sold in China by US technology firm Palo Alto Networks, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced on Thursday. The administration said the probe was being conducted to “ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure, prevent cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, and safeguard national security”. Palo Alto Networks is a leading US cybersecurity and cloud computing provider, whose solutions are used by tens of thousands of clients in industries ranging from finance to technology and energy. Palo Alto Networks has maintained a significant presence in the Chinese market, operating multiple offices in cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Its solutions include advanced firewalls, cloud-native security platforms and global threat intelligence.
