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VIATEL TECHNOLOGY UK LTD

Palo Alto Prisma Access - Cloud Based Security and Secure Access (SASE)

Prisma Cloud is a cloud‑based security platform delivering broad security and compliance across cloud applications, workloads and data. As part of the Prisma portfolio, it integrates with Prisma Access and Prisma SaaS to provide advanced threat prevention, visibility and control, enabling secure, scalable and resilient cloud operations.

Features

  • Networking for Remote Networks/Users
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
  • Global Scalability & Resilience
  • Firewall as a Service
  • Advanced Threat Protection and DNS Security
  • Cloud based security for AI and machine learning
  • Cloud Secure Web Gateway and Remote Browser Isolation
  • Enterprise Data Loss Prevention
  • Cloud Access Security Broker
  • Zero Trust Network Access

Benefits

  • Rapid deployment of scalable remote working
  • Connect mobile users with global protect app for optimal security
  • Improved security posture
  • Centralised management and reporting from automated, cloud-scalable log storage
  • Consistent security enforced for all workers
  • Use of predictive analytics and automation to combat DNS threats
  • Threat prevention combines the proven technologies to stop attacks
  • DLP allow data categorisation, establishing policies that prevent data loss
  • SWG functionality maintains visibility into all traffic while stopping evasions
  • FWaaS provides the security services expected from a NGFW

Pricing

Service documents

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Framework

G-Cloud 15

Service ID

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Contact

VIATEL TECHNOLOGY UK LTD Gerard McCann
Telephone: +447590689465
Email: gerard.mccann@viatel.com

About the service

Service categories

Systems Infrastructure Software

Security

Identity and access management

  • Access
  • Privilege

Network security

  • Trusted network access and protection
  • Active application security

Data security

  • Information protection
  • Digital trust
Multi cloud support
Yes

Service scope

Software add-on or extension
Yes, but can also be used as a standalone service
What software services is the service an extension to
Prisma Access extends Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) by delivering SASE capabilities from the cloud. It natively integrates with Prisma SD-WAN for unified networking and Prisma Browser for unmanaged device security. It also extends Cortex XSOAR for automated response and feeds telemetry into supported SIEM or ServiceNow.
Cloud deployment model
Public cloud
Service constraints
Internet connectivity required
System requirements
  • Supported Devices
  • Operating System
  • Internet Connectivity

User support

Email or online ticketing support
Yes
Support response times
Response times are in accordance with service levels agreed.
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
Yes
Online ticketing support accessibility
WCAG 2.2 AA
Phone support
Yes
Phone support availability
24 hours, 7 days a week
Web chat support
Yes
Web chat support availability
24 hours, 7 days a week
Web chat support accessibility standard
WCAG 2.2 AA
Web chat accessibility testing
Palo Alto Networks ensures the accessibility of their web chat and support interfaces through rigorous testing against WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. Their methodology includes manual validation by specialised teams using assistive technologies, including screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver, as well as keyboard-only navigation to eliminate barriers like keyboard traps. We leverage ARIA Live Regions to ensure real-time chat updates are communicated effectively to assistive tool users. Detailed results of functional testing and conformance levels are documented in their Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR), available to customers upon request.
Onsite support
Yes, at extra cost
Support levels
Support levels are provided up to 24/7/365.
Costs can be provided once scoping is provided.
We can provide a technical account manager or cloud support engineers.
Support available to third parties
Yes
AI chatbot
Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

Getting started
Following a pre-sales engagement a free POC/POV is established.

Initial Consultation and Planning: Upon signup, Viatel works closely with users to understand their specific business requirements and goals. This step helps tailor the cloud resources and configuration, ensuring the right solutions are in place.

Service Setup: Once the requirements are defined, Viatel assists in the initial setup..

Training and Documentation: Users receive access to comprehensive documentation and training materials, support and step by step guides.

Professional services: provided as per requirement to assist in setup, training and management.

24/7 Support: Viatel provides continuous technical support. This includes live chat, email support, in person and phone assistance, ensuring any concerns are quickly addressed.

Customisation: For more advanced needs, Viatel’s team helps users customise the service through APIs and specific integrations, enabling a tailored solution for the organisation’s needs.
Service documentation
Yes
Documentation formats
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • Other
Other documentation formats
  • Online help
  • Knowledge Base
  • Video Tutorials
End-of-contract data extraction
Data Backup, Export Logs and Reports, Data Migration, Support Assistance
End-of-contract process
The Services will cease, renewal options may be discussed where appropriate, all agreed data retrieval requirements will be completed, and reasonable support will be provided to facilitate transition.
Documentation accessibility standard
WCAG 2.2 AA

Using the service

Web browser interface
Yes
Supported browsers
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Opera
Application to install
Yes
Compatible operating systems
  • Android
  • IOS
  • Linux or Unix
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Designed for use on mobile devices
Yes
Differences between the mobile and desktop service
Because handheld platforms are more compact, the mobile experience is optimised for user experience
Service interface
Yes
User support accessibility
WCAG 2.2 AA
Description of service interface
The management console is a web-based, centralised configuration/monitoring portal designed for an excellent user experience.
Accessibility standards
WCAG 2.2 AA
Accessibility testing
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access aligns with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards by integrating accessibility features into the core platform's development lifecycle.
The interface is optimised for keyboard-only navigation, allowing administrators with motor impairments to manage security policies and view dashboards without the use of a mouse. To support vision-impaired users, SCM utilises ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) labels, which enable screen readers like JAWS or NVDA to accurately describe complex elements such as AI-driven charts and policy tables. The platform also adheres to strict color contrast requirements, ensuring that high-severity security alerts remain distinguishable through more than just color-coded indicators. With the introduction of AI, the platform now offers a natural language interface that acts as an assistive tool, allowing users to query security data and perform complex tasks using text commands rather than navigating dense graphical menus. Palo Alto Networks maintains transparency regarding these features by providing a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) report upon request, which details exactly how SCM meets accessibility requirements.
API
Yes
What users can and can't do using the API
Infrastructure egress IP addresses can be retrieved from the Prisma Access service via an API call. If the optional management system is implemented then full configuration is available via APIs.
Configuration Management, User Provisioning, Reporting/Analytics, Integration, Monitoring/Alerting
API documentation
Yes
API documentation formats
HTML
API sandbox or test environment
No
Customisation available
Yes
Description of customisation
Once customer requirements are identified the service is highly customisable to address these needs. Customisation can include: Defining security policies, access controls, network segmentation, integrate with ecosystem all through the service provided. The end user will also have access to allow customisation through the platform.

Scaling

Independence of resources
Distributed architecture, load balancing, dynamic resource allocation, traffic prioritisation

Analytics

Service usage metrics
Yes
Metrics types
Yes, User activity, Application usage, Network bandwidth, Threat detection
Reporting types
  • API access
  • Real-time dashboards
  • Regular reports
Resource tagging
Yes
FOCUS resource tagging
Yes

Supplier type

Supplier type
Reseller providing extra features and support
Organisation whose services are being resold
Palo Alto Networks

Staff security

Staff security clearance
Other security clearance
Government security clearance
Security Clearance (SC)

Asset protection

Knowledge of data storage and processing locations
Yes
Data storage and processing locations
  • United Kingdom
  • European Economic Area (EEA)
  • Other locations
User control over data storage and processing locations
Yes
Datacentre security standards
Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 4.0)
Penetration testing frequency
At least every 6 months
Penetration testing approach
‘IT Health Check’ performed by a CREST-approved service provider
Protecting data at rest
  • Physical access control, complying with CSA CCM v4.0
  • Physical access control, complying with SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
  • Physical access control, complying with another standard
  • Encryption of all physical media
  • Scale, obfuscating techniques, or data storage sharding
  • Other
Other data at rest protection approach
Data at rest is protected through strong encryption and key management, using security services from Google and Amazon, with comprehensive audit logs stored centrally in our Cortex Data Lake.
Data sanitisation process
Yes
Equipment disposal approach
Complying with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0, CAS (Sanitisation) or ISO/IEC 27001
Data sanitisation type
  • Deleted data can’t be directly accessed / Cryptographic Erasure
  • Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation / Secure Erase
  • Physical Destruction / Hardware containing data is completely destroyed

Data importing and exporting

Data export approach
Users can export their data in several ways:

Data Backup, Export Logs and Reports, Data Migration.

Support Assistance: For large-scale or complex exports, Viatel support can assist with the data extraction process.

These methods ensure users can securely and efficiently retrieve their data.
Data export formats
  • CSV
  • Other
Other data export formats
  • PDF
  • JSON
Data import formats
  • CSV
  • Other
Other data import formats
  • JSON
  • XML

Data-in-transit protection

Data protection between buyer and supplier networks
  • Private network or public sector network
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway
  • Other
Other protection between networks
We further protect data between the buyer’s network and the supplier’s network through network segmentation, advanced firewalls with deep packet inspection (DPI) and intrusion prevention (IPS), strong encryption, and real‑time threat intelligence.
Data protection within supplier network
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway
  • Other
Other protection within supplier network
Data is protected through strong network segmentation, layered firewalls, and encryption to restrict access and safeguard information, alongside continuous threat detection and anomaly analysis to identify and respond to suspicious activity in real time

Availability and resilience

Guaranteed availability
Palo Alto SLA's offer 99.99%. Service levels to be identified per requirements.

Automatic recovery systems are in place and regular monitoring and proactive maintenance are conducted to prevent downtime
Approach to resilience
The service is built for resilience through a globally distributed PoP architecture with built‑in redundancy and fault tolerance, dynamic routing to bypass failures or congestion, and proactive monitoring to detect and rectify issues before they affect users
Outage reporting
The Viatel service provides status page/portal, automated notifications (email, SMS, console), and 24/7 support, ensuring users are promptly informed of service disruptions.

Identity and authentication

User authentication needed
Yes
User authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)
  • Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google Apps)
  • Limited access network (for example PSN)
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)
  • Username or password
Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels
Viatel restricts access to management interfaces and support channels through role-based access control, ensuring users only have access to the resources and functionalities relevant to their roles. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enforced for an added layer of security. Administrative access is tightly controlled, requiring approval for any changes to sensitive settings or configurations. For support, users must authenticate their identity before accessing support channels. This ensures that only authorised personnel can manage or request assistance on critical systems, protecting against unauthorised access or misuse.
Access restriction testing frequency
At least every 6 months
Management access authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)
  • Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google Apps)
  • Limited access network (for example PSN)
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)
  • Username or password

Audit information for users

Access to user activity audit information
Users have access to real-time audit information
How long user audit data is stored for
User-defined
Access to supplier activity audit information
Users contact the support team to get audit information
How long supplier audit data is stored for
User-defined
How long system logs are stored for
User-defined

Security governance

Named board-level person responsible for service security
Yes
Security governance certified
Yes
Security governance standards
  • CSA CSM version 4.0
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • Other
Other security governance standards
ISO 27017, 27018, 27701, HIPAA, PCI, SOC2
Information security policies and processes
Viatel adheres to stringent information security policies and processes aligned with ISO 27001:2022 standards.

1. Information Security Management System (ISMS):

Viatel’s ISMS provides a structured approach to managing sensitive company information. This includes policies for risk management, incident response, and access control. The ISMS is regularly reviewed and updated to align with ISO 27001:2022 requirements.

2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

Regular risk assessments are conducted to identify and mitigate potential threats to information security. The company applies controls to minimize risks related to data breaches, unauthorized access, and cyber-attacks, ensuring all critical data is protected.

3. Access Control:

Viatel enforces role-based access controls (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure that only authorised personnel have access to sensitive data and systems. Strict user authentication and account management processes are followed to protect against unauthorised access.

4. Incident Response:

Viatel has a comprehensive incident response plan in place to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents. The plan includes clear procedures for identifying vulnerabilities, managing breaches, and communicating with stakeholders.

5. Continuous Monitoring and Audits:

Continuous monitoring of systems and regular internal and external audits are conducted to ensure compliance with security policies and to identify areas for improvement.
Software Security Code of Practice
Yes

Operational security

Configuration and change management standard
Complies with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
Configuration and change management approach
Viatel follows a structured configuration and change management process to ensure the integrity of its services. Service components are tracked throughout their lifecycle. Before implementing changes, security impact assessments are performed to evaluate potential risks and vulnerabilities. Changes are documented, reviewed, and approved by relevant stakeholders to minimise any adverse effects. Regular audits and automated monitoring ensure that configurations remain aligned with security standards, and any deviations are addressed promptly to maintain service integrity.
Vulnerability management type
Complies with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
Vulnerability management approach
Viatel and Palo Alto Networks operate a proactive, six‑step vulnerability management process covering identification, assessment, prioritisation, mitigation, remediation and monitoring. Vulnerabilities are identified through continuous automated scanning and annual independent penetration testing. Threat intelligence is informed by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 research, global partners such as the Cyber Threat Alliance, and relevant government agencies. Identified threats are assessed by correlating technical findings, CVSS scores and potential business impact. Critical vulnerabilities are prioritised, with urgent security patches typically deployed within 24–48 hours. Standard updates are applied on a monthly cycle following rigorous automated testing ensuring ongoing service stability and integrity.
Protective monitoring type
Complies with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v4.0 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
Protective monitoring approach
Viatel in partnership with Palo Alto Networks proactive monitoring approach includes continuous security monitoring of systems and networks to detect potential compromises. We utilise intrusion detection systems, behavioral analytics, and security information and event management tools to identify anomalies and threats in real-time. When a potential compromise is detected, the incident response team immediately investigates the issue, evaluates its severity, and initiates containment and remediation steps. Critical incidents are addressed within minutes to hours, ensuring rapid response and minimizing impact. Regular reviews and security audits ensure the effectiveness of monitoring processes, maintaining ongoing protection.
Incident management type
Complies with a recognised standard, for example, CSA CCM v4.0 or ISO/IEC 27035:2011 or SSAE-18 / ISAE 3402
Incident management approach
Palo Alto Networks utilises an automation-led incident response framework centered on Cortex XSIAM and Unit 42 threat intelligence. Pre-defined tactical playbooks for common threat vectors—such as ransomware and credential theft—to facilitate consistent, machine-speed containment are used. Users can report potential vulnerabilities through the PSIRT portal or dedicated support channels. Our commitment to transparency includes providing incident updates and root-cause analyses via the Trust Center and secure customer portals, ensuring alignment with global regulatory notification standards.
Post-quantum cryptography secure
Yes

Secure development

Approach to secure software development best practice
Independent review of processes (for example CESG CPA Build Standard, ISO/IEC 27034, ISO/IEC 27001 or CSA CCM v4.0)

Public sector networks

Connection to public sector networks
Yes
Connected networks
  • Public Services Network (PSN)
  • Police National Network (PNN)
  • Joint Academic Network (JANET)
  • Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN)
  • Health and Social Care Network (HSCN)

Pricing

Discount for educational organisations
No
Free trial available
No

Discount percentage by annual call-off contract value (excluding VAT)

Less than £250,000
10%
Between £250,000 and £500,000
10%
Between £500,001 and £1,000,000
12.5%
Between £1,000,001 and £2,500,000
12.5%
Between £2,500,001 and £5,000,000
15%
Over £5,000,001
15%

Standards and certifications

ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Yes
ISO/IEC 27001 accredited by
Amtivo
ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
Wednesday 11 September 2013
What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
Scope Statement
Viatel is a complete digital services provider with customers located in Ireland and internationally.
To ensure ISO/IEC27001 compliance, Viatel has established an Information Security Management System (ISMS) covering:
Delivery of services to customers at secure data centre facilities, provisioning and maintaining of data centre network, Colocation of Full Cabinets, Managed Services & Cloud Services
Physical and cloud-based IT Systes & Networks utilised for internal business operations and delivering services to customers
Business activity related to delivering Software Develipment Services to customers.
ISO 28000:2022 certification
No
ISO 9001 certification
No
Quality management systems (QMS)
Yes
CSA STAR certification
No
PCI certification
Yes
PCI DSS certification accredited by
Kyte Global
PCI DSS accreditation date
Monday 3 March 2025
What the PCI DSS doesn’t cover
Scope is for Viatel Blanchardstown data centre for physical security (clauses 9 & 12 in the PCI standard).
Cyber essentials
No
Cyber Essentials Alternative
None of the criteria
Cyber essentials plus
Yes
Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate Number
83fce0e7-79db-4d46-8938-5ff749cb9a51
Other security certifications
Yes
Any other security certifications
Microsoft Security Accreditation

Social value

Mission: Kick start economic growth

To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

Policy Outcome 1: Fair work: That offers fair wages and good working conditions. Help people get a job, stay in work, and progress in their careers, with good employment opportunities across the country. Notes: Where there is a large proportion of labour costs in the contract, commercial teams should consider MAC in Outcome 1 as a priority

  • New or retained jobs on the contract workforce in the relevant area that meet the criteria set out in MAC 1b, 1c and 1d
  • Providing opportunities for, and measuring and monitoring of, staff workforce conditions over time, including employee engagement, involvement in decision-making and satisfaction and adapting to any changes in the results, with clear processes for acting on issues identified
  • Plans to engage the contract workforce in deciding the most important workplace issues to address
  • Monitoring of employee engagement rates (by protected characteristic) and, where necessary, the development of actions to ensure all voices are heard across the diversity of the workforce
  • Employment contracts that reflect actual hours worked; steps taken to ensure employees understand their contracts and have the ability to review and adjust them if actual hours regularly exceed contracted hours
  • Activities that support an environment where staff are educated about, and feel empowered to, address their physical wellbeing
  • Activities that support an environment where staff are educated about and feel empowered to report and address bullying and harassment
  • Activities to cascade good practice on fair working conditions throughout the supply chain
  • Payment of more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage (as appropriate) to the contract workforce
  • Monitoring and reporting of gender and ethnicity pay gaps and plans to address them where necessary
  • Entitlement to sick pay for the contract workforce, with provision in place for any staff who do not meet the earnings threshold for statutory sick pay, payment of sick pay from day one of absence and payment of staff on the contract workforce who are off sick a replacement income of 100% of their usual earnings for as long as possible
  • Understanding of in-work progression issues affecting the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors
  • Measures to support in-work progression to help people in the contract workforce, to move into higher paid work by developing new skills relevant to the contract
  • Support for the contract workforce by providing career advice, and providing opportunities for staff working on the contract with in-work progression career development into known skills shortages or high growth areas
  • Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications
  • Volunteering opportunities for staff
  • Understanding of the modern slavery risks and issues affecting the market, industry, sector or country (of origin or of source) relevant to the contract, and the workforce in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key subcontractors

Policy Outcome 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.

  • Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications
  • Activities to support relevant sector related skills growth and sustainability in the contract workforce. Illustrative examples: careers talks, curriculum support, literacy support, safety talks and volunteering

Policy Outcome 3: Resilient, innovative and flexible supply chains: Support economic growth through enabling resilient businesses, opportunities for small businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises

  • Activities that demonstrate a collaborative way to work with a diverse range of businesses as part of the supply chain
  • Plans for positive actions with community groups.
  • Plans to respond flexibly and adapt approaches to community engagement and initiatives
Mission: Make Britain a clean energy superpower

To cut bills, create jobs and deliver security with cheaper, zero-carbon electricity by 2030, accelerating to net zero

Policy Outcome 4: Sustainable procurement practices: Reducing carbon footprints, minimising waste, and promoting the use of clean energy and green technologies.

  • Understanding of opportunities for additional environmental benefits delivery in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
  • Delivery of additional environmental benefits through the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
  • Understanding of how to influence staff, suppliers, customers, communities and/or any other appropriate stakeholders through the delivery of the contract to support climate and nature protection and improvement
Mission: Break down barriers to opportunity

By reforming our childcare and education systems, to make sure there is no class ceiling on the ambitions of young people in Britain

Policy Outcome 6: Employment and training: For those who face barriers to employment

  • Understanding of employment and skills issues, and of the skills and employment shortages of high growth sectors relating to the contract
  • Understanding of the issues affecting the representation of disabled people in the workforce in the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment practices, and retention-focused activities, including those provided in the Guide for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing people with a disability or health condition
  • Working conditions which promote an inclusive working environment and promote retention and progression
  • Other measures to provide equality of opportunity for disabled people and those with health conditions into employment, including becoming a Disability Confident employer and inclusion of supported businesses in the contract supply chain
  • Understanding of the issues affecting inequality in employment, skills and pay in the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors. Measures to tackle inequality in employment, skills and pay in the contract workforce

Policy Outcome 7: Creating a pipeline of opportunities: For the contract workforce, reducing barriers to entry for under-represented groups.

  • Other measures to offer development opportunities for the target cohort(s) in the contract workforce
  • Understanding of issues relating to entering the contract workforce
Mission: Build an NHS fit for the future

That is there when people need it; with fewer lives lost to the biggest killers; in a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer.

Policy Outcome 8: Increasing productivity through physical and mental wellbeing: In the supply chain and communities in the relevant area.

  • Understanding of issues relating to health and wellbeing, including physical and mental health, in the contract workforce
  • Understanding barriers to access to health and social care services or employment opportunities e.g. digital inclusion
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment practices, development practices and retention policies that support-focused activities including those provided in the Guide for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing which support people with a disability or health condition

Service documents

Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at gerard.mccann@viatel.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.