Palo Alto Networks Faces Backlash Over Lamp-Inappropriate Trade Show Stunt
Palo Alto Networks faces backlash after a trade show event featured women with lampshades on their heads, recalling the problematic CES booth babes era. CEO Nikesh Arora apologized, stating the display didn’t align with the company’s values or commitment to supporting women in cybersecurity.
Hot Take:
Looks like Palo Alto Networks just took a trip back to the ’90s and forgot to bring any self-awareness with them. Who knew lampshades could shine such a glaring light on outdated attitudes?
Key Points:
- Palo Alto Networks faced backlash for an inappropriate display at a trade show event.
- The incident involved two women posing with lampshades on their heads.
- The event was hosted by CyberRisk Collaborative and sponsored by Palo Alto.
- CEO Nikesh Arora issued an apology on LinkedIn.
- Arora emphasized that the display did not reflect the company’s values or aspirations to support women in cybersecurity.
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