PANW Ex 23.1

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-182762) pertaining to the Palo Alto Networks, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, the Palo Alto Networks, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan and the Palo Alto Networks, Inc. 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of our reports dated September 24, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended July 31, 2013.