The Palo Alto Networks Fuel User Group has been launched, offering knowledge sharing and best practices among security professionals across multiple industries.

Membership in Fuel will provide security professionals with exclusive, timely, and educational opportunities for peer and industry expert engagement, in addition to access to Palo Alto Networks technology leaders.

Members also will have access to leadership opportunities and community-developed educational resources to further their knowledge and careers in cybersecurity.

"Fuel is a thriving community with a mission of fostering collaboration and education among security professionals from all over the world." Commented Scott Gainey, head of Product Marketing at Palo Alto Networks

"Participation can help members better protect their respective organizations from the latest cyber threats and contribute to the future of cybersecurity where the balance of power has shifted from cyber criminals to security professionals."

Membership in the Fuel User Group is tiered based on engagement level and access to premium content and services. Original Fuel members joining in 2015 will be recognised year-after-year for their foundational participation and have access to future benefits.

Fuel members also will gain valuable networking opportunities with local Fuel chapters, Spark User Summit events that connect Fuel members and Palo Alto Networks experts by region, and discounted participation at Ignite, the Palo Alto Networks annual user conference.