China reviews the cybersecurity of Palo Alto Networks

China’s Cyberspace Administration said its Cybersecurity Review Office has started a cybersecurity review of products sold in China by Palo Alto Networks, citing protection of critical information infrastructure and national security. The regulator did not specify which products or potential restrictions. Palo Alto said there is no impact on its ability to support customers. The article notes a prior Micron review that led to purchase bans.

China's Cyberspace Administration began a formal national security review of Palo Alto Networks products sold in China, citing its National Security Law and Cybersecurity Law. The review offers no product list, allegations, or timeline. The move follows a prior informal stop-use order and the Micron precedent, which led to a ban. Palo Alto denies intelligence ties.

China’s Cyberspace Administration said Aug. 6 it opened a cybersecurity probe into products sold by U.S. cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, citing the need to protect critical information infrastructure and national security. The regulator did not name specific products or link the move to broader retaliation. Palo Alto Networks did not immediately comment.

China’s Cyberspace Administration has launched a cybersecurity review of products sold by U.S. company Palo Alto Networks, according to the South China Morning Post. The probe targets critical infrastructure and national security. The action follows recent Beijing sanctions and export control steps. Experts said failure could lead to restrictions like those faced by Micron in 2023.

China’s Cyberspace Administration has opened a cybersecurity review of products sold by US cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks under China’s cybersecurity and national security laws, without naming specific products or concerns. The move follows broader China-US tech restrictions and echoes a 2023 Micron review that led to critical-infrastructure purchasing bans, per Reuters.

On Aug. 6, China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) said it will conduct a cybersecurity review of products sold in China by Palo Alto Networks under China’s National Security Law and cybersecurity review rules. CAC has not cited a national security risk or a blanket sales ban, but agencies and critical-infrastructure operators may pause purchases. Palo Alto reported about $9.22B revenue in fiscal 2025.