# Dig Security (acquired by Palo Alto Networks)
> Dig Security is a provider of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR) solutions. It specializes in helping organizations discover, classify, and protect sensitive data across public cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP. The company was acquired by Palo Alto Networks in 2023 to bolster its cloud security portfolio.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/dig-security-acquired-by-palo-alto-networks
- Slug: dig-security-acquired-by-palo-alto-networks
- BAI Score: 88/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Cybersecurity
- Last Analyzed: April 10, 2026
- Part of: Palo Alto Networks (https://optimly.ai/brand/palo-alto-networks)
## Competitors
- Cyera (https://optimly.ai/brand/cyera)
- Sentra (https://optimly.ai/brand/sentra)
- Wiz (https://optimly.ai/brand/wiz)
## Buyer Intent Signals
Problems: Manual Log Auditing & Native CSPM: Using general-purpose cloud security tools (AWS Config, Azure Monitor) and manually auditing data access logs. | Cybersecurity Consultancies: Employing cybersecurity consulting firms to conduct periodic data security assessments and compliance audits.
Solutions: What is Dig Security? | Data Security Posture Management solutions | Palo Alto Networks DSPM acquisition | Best cloud data detection and response tools | Legacy DLP Tools: Relying on legacy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools that focus on endpoints rather than cloud data stores.