# AI-driven growth in cybersecurity and data sectors

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ai-driven-growth-in-cybersecurity-and-data-sectors
> Updated: 2026-09-18T23:55:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The cybersecurity and data sectors are experiencing growth driven by artificial intelligence. Palo Alto Networks reported a 34% year-over-year revenue increase to $3.41 billion, even as its share price declined, and announced the acquisition of the AI platform Console.

Similarly, Snowflake reported $1.55 billion in total revenue, with CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy noting that AI products account for approximately half of the company’s recent growth acceleration. In the cybersecurity market, Netskope and SentinelOne are also seeing momentum. Netskope shares rose nearly 19% due to investor interest in AI-related threat mitigation, while SentinelOne reported 21% year-over-year revenue growth supported by its AI-native solutions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Cybersecurity stocks Netskope and SentinelOne see growth amid AI security demand

Cybersecurity firms Netskope and SentinelOne are seeing growth driven by rising demand for AI-focused security solutions and strong individual company performance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybersecurity-stocks-netskope-and-sentinelone-see-growth-amid-ai-security-demand

### 2026-09-05: Palo Alto Networks and Snowflake report strong AI-driven growth

Palo Alto Networks and Snowflake report strong quarterly growth driven by AI, despite varying stock market reactions and high investor expectations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palo-alto-networks-and-snowflake-report-strong-ai-driven-growth

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