> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-docs/readme.md).

# Cortex Cloud Documentation

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### Cortex Cloud

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#### Cortex Cloud Runtime Security

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-bullhorn">:bullhorn:</i> <strong>Cortex Cloud Runtime Security release notes</strong></td><td>Review the newest features and known issues for Cortex Cloud Runtime Security.</td><td><a href="/spaces/AwIQM4S6oFZ5fKgzugFZ">Guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-shield-halved">:shield-halved:</i> <strong>Cortex Cloud Runtime Security documentation</strong></td><td>Get started, configure the system, and complete daily tasks.</td><td><a href="/spaces/mxWuY3s7AUvWfzCV9p1A">Guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-server">:server:</i> <strong>Broker VM Image Migration</strong></td><td>Migrate to the latest Broker VM image installed with Debian 13.</td><td><a href="/spaces/mxWuY3s7AUvWfzCV9p1A/pages/Ig9xxadwJBVi8FvXMsxr">Guide</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Cortex Cloud Posture Management

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-bullhorn">:bullhorn:</i> <strong>Cortex Cloud Posture Management release notes</strong></td><td>Review the newest features and known issues for Cortex Cloud Posture Management.</td><td><a href="/spaces/9q6niKbGix1fmyS9k9hI">Guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-cloud">:cloud:</i> <strong>Cortex Cloud Posture Management documentation</strong></td><td>Get started, configure the system, and complete daily tasks.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Hpcayc1yGiwVhvGJ7DK1">Guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-server">:server:</i> <strong>Broker VM Image Migration</strong></td><td>Migrate to the latest Broker VM image installed with Debian 13.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Hpcayc1yGiwVhvGJ7DK1/pages/i0Foc4j8H3IFxgKdeKLt">Guide</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-code">:code:</i> <strong>Cortex Cloud API documentation</strong></td><td>Review the latest API documentation for Cortex Cloud.</td><td><a href="/spaces/ZuJbX2x7VQJhNovscCwE">Guide</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-cubes">:cubes:</i> <strong>Kubernetes Security documentation</strong></td><td>Monitor and manage Kubernetes resources, clusters, and workloads.</td><td><a href="/spaces/SqNMu2K0VWh4WXps5pCW">Guide</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-chart-column">:chart-column:</i> <strong>Analytics Alert Reference</strong></td><td>View Cortex Cloud Runtime Security analytics alerts.</td><td><a href="/spaces/5O67gr80iLneA56jiuO2">Guide</a></td><td><a href="/spaces/hJnzmcGQsreNQBWx4YG9/pages/w6038x6UpXohSz9OcmQp">Release Notes</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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