Get to know # Brendan Powers Product Marketing *** ** * ** *** Blogs by Brendan Powers Sort By: Recent Recent Popular *** ** * ** *** [![Beyond the Cloud Dashboard: Exposure Management Requires Full-Scope Visibility and Real Action](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AdobeStock_742402688-scaled.jpeg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/beyond-the-cloud-dashboard-exposure-management-requires-full-scope-visibility-and-real-action/) ## [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown) ### [Beyond the Cloud Dashboard: Exposure Management Requires Full-Scope Visibil...](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/beyond-the-cloud-dashboard-exposure-management-requires-full-scope-visibility-and-real-action/) Cortex Exposure Management: Unify visibility from Code to Cloud to SOC. Prioritize real risk across your entire attack surface and eliminate cloud-only silos. Jan 13, 2026 By [Elad Koren](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/elad-koren/?ts=markdown "Posts by Elad Koren") and [Brendan Powers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/brendan-powers/?ts=markdown "Posts by Brendan Powers") *** ** * ** *** [](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/reframing-vulnerability-management-in-an-age-of-overload/) ## [AI and Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/ai-and-cybersecurity/?ts=markdown), [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown) ### [Reframing Vulnerability Management in an Age of Overload](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/reframing-vulnerability-management-in-an-age-of-overload/) Overwhelmed by vulnerability alerts? Learn how the Cortex Vulnerability Risk Score (CVRS) cuts through the noise, reducing alerts by up to 99% to find true risks. Nov 11, 2025 By [Brendan Powers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/brendan-powers/?ts=markdown "Posts by Brendan Powers") and [Anil Yelamarty](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/anil-yelamarty/?ts=markdown "Posts by Anil Yelamarty") *** ** * ** *** [![Securing Shadow AI with Cortex Xpanse](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Man-using-Computer-2.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/securing-shadow-ai-with-cortex-xpanse/) ## [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown) ### [Securing Shadow AI with Cortex Xpanse](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/securing-shadow-ai-with-cortex-xpanse/) Rapid AI adoption creates "Shadow AI" and hidden risks. See how Cortex Xpanse discovers unmanaged AI infrastructure to secure your complete attack surface. Nov 04, 2025 By [Brendan Powers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/brendan-powers/?ts=markdown "Posts by Brendan Powers") and [Alexis Godwin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/alexis-godwin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Alexis Godwin") *** ** * ** *** [![The Data Digestion Revolution: Why Cortex XDL is the Foundation of Modern Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NetSec-Adhoc-Updated-Blog-Image-Resize-143071328-4.png)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/the-data-digestion-revolution-why-cortex-xdl-is-the-foundation-of-modern-security/) ## [AI and Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/ai-and-cybersecurity/?ts=markdown), [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/product-features/?ts=markdown) ### [The Data Digestion Revolution: Why Cortex XDL is the Foundation of Modern S...](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/the-data-digestion-revolution-why-cortex-xdl-is-the-foundation-of-modern-security/) Discover how Cortex XDL's intelligence-first approach transforms raw security data into actionable threat intelligence at enterprise scale Oct 22, 2025 By [Brendan Powers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/brendan-powers/?ts=markdown "Posts by Brendan Powers") *** ** * ** *** [![SIEM Replacement Made Easy (Yes, Really!)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Man-Working-2-2.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/siem-replacement-made-easy-yes-really/) ## [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown) ### [SIEM Replacement Made Easy (Yes, Really!)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/siem-replacement-made-easy-yes-really/) Deploy Cortex XSIAM in 3 months or less with AI-powered migration tools. Replace your SIEM faster with automated onboarding and ready-to-use analytics. Oct 15, 2025 By [Brendan Powers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/brendan-powers/?ts=markdown "Posts by Brendan Powers") *** ** * ** *** Load more *** ** * ** *** Blogs by Brendan Powers Sort By: Popular Popular Recent *** ** * ** *** [![SIEM Replacement Made Easy (Yes, Really!)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Man-Working-2-2.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/siem-replacement-made-easy-yes-really/) ## [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown) ### [SIEM Replacement Made Easy (Yes, Really!)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/siem-replacement-made-easy-yes-really/) Deploy Cortex XSIAM in 3 months or less with AI-powered migration tools. Replace your SIEM faster with automated onboarding and ready-to-use analytics. Oct 15, 2025 By [Brendan Powers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/brendan-powers/?ts=markdown "Posts by Brendan Powers") *** ** * ** *** [![Modern SIEM Journeys: Notes from the Migration Trail](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NetSec-Adhoc-Updated-Blog-Image-Resize-1028091640-1.png)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/modern-siem-journeys-notes-from-the-migration-trail/) ## [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown) ### [Modern SIEM Journeys: Notes from the Migration Trail](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/modern-siem-journeys-notes-from-the-migration-trail/) Energy, finance and insurance SOCs cut alert noise 75% and MTTR 98% by moving from legacy SIEM to Cortex XSIAM's unified, AI-driven security platform. Jun 17, 2025 By [Brendan Powers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/brendan-powers/?ts=markdown "Posts by Brendan Powers") *** ** * ** *** [![Cortex Is the First SOC Platform to Achieve FedRAMP High Authorization](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NetSec-Adhoc-Updated-Blog-Image-Resize-BU003307.png)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/01/cortex-achieve-fedramp-high-authorization/) ## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Government](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/government/?ts=markdown), [News and Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/news-and-events/?ts=markdown) ### [Cortex Is the First SOC Platform to Achieve FedRAMP High Authorization](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/01/cortex-achieve-fedramp-high-authorization/) Cortex achieves FedRAMP High Authorization, becoming the first AI-driven SOC platform to meet the highest government security standards. Jan 30, 2025 By [Brendan Powers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/brendan-powers/?ts=markdown "Posts by Brendan Powers") *** ** * ** *** [![Breaking Down Security Silos: How XDL Powers Advanced Threat Operations](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/iStock-1125595211-edit-1280x1280-1.jpeg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/breaking-down-security-silos-how-xdl-powers-advanced-threat-operations/) ## [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown) ### [Breaking Down Security Silos: How XDL Powers Advanced Threat Operations](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/breaking-down-security-silos-how-xdl-powers-advanced-threat-operations/) Learn how Cortex XDL unifies vulnerability management and email security through shared intelligence to stop coordinated attacks at enterprise scale. Oct 14, 2025 By [Brendan Powers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/brendan-powers/?ts=markdown "Posts by Brendan Powers") and [Yitzy Tannenbaum](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/yitzy-tannenbaum/?ts=markdown "Posts by Yitzy Tannenbaum") *** ** * ** *** [](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/reframing-vulnerability-management-in-an-age-of-overload/) ## [AI and Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/ai-and-cybersecurity/?ts=markdown), [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown) ### [Reframing Vulnerability Management in an Age of Overload](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/reframing-vulnerability-management-in-an-age-of-overload/) Overwhelmed by vulnerability alerts? 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