Palo Alto Networks Prisma AIRS — June 2026: Configurable AI Red Teaming Target Profiling + VM-Series Unified AI Runtime Firewall Image

In June 2026, Palo Alto Networks shipped two capability updates to Prisma AIRS: (1) configurable target profiling in AI Red Teaming, giving operators direct control over when automated profiling runs against AI endpoints; (2) a unified VM-Series/AIRS VM single image that allows the same base image to operate as either a traditional firewall or AI Runtime Firewall, reducing deployment complexity.

The unified image lowers the barrier to deploying AI runtime firewall capabilities in existing NGFW estates, while configurable target profiling makes AI red-teaming workflows more operationally practical for enterprise teams.

Palo Alto NGFW customers and Prisma AIRS users should evaluate the unified AIRS VM image for incremental AI runtime protection with no additional hardware; red-team operators should review the new target profiling controls.