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# Cortex XDR agent compatibility with third-party security products

Review the considerations related to third-party security software integration with Cortex XDR agent software.

This information outlines important considerations regarding the integration of third-party security software with Cortex XDR agent software. The following tables detail the supported security products that can run alongside Cortex XDR, along with their known limitations or the required additional actions to ensure proper integration with Cortex XDR agents.

It is important to note that while other third-party applications may be compatible with Cortex XDR agents, Palo Alto Networks has not conducted compatibility testing on these products. Customers who intend to install such applications alongside Cortex XDR agents are advised to perform thorough internal testing to ensure there are no conflicts or performance issues.

Cortex XDR agent does not require broad preemptive exceptions for common server roles and enterprise workloads (such as Exchange, Hyper-V, Database Engines.) Exceptions should only be used if specific issues arise.

Should you encounter any problems during the integration process with the following third-party security software, please contact your support team for assistance.


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