The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls
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What to know about Firewalls
Firewalls are a fundamental component of network security, serving as a first line of defense against cyber threats by controlling and monitoring incoming and outgoing network traffic. This tag encompasses extensive coverage of the latest developments, insights, and solutions related to firewalls, including next-generation firewalls, virtual firewalls, web application firewalls, and cloud-native firewall technologies.
The featured stories reveal the evolving landscape of firewall technology and cyber threats, highlighting how organizations are tackling challenges such as web app exploitation, ransomware, zero trust networking, and securing hybrid cloud environments. Readers will find valuable information about partnerships, product launches, cybersecurity reports, and practical guidance on deploying firewalls effectively to protect data, maintain compliance, and enhance overall security posture.
By exploring this tag, readers can stay informed about current trends and innovations in firewall technology, understand why robust network security is critical in today’s digital world, and discover best practices for safeguarding business networks from increasingly complex cyberattacks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Firewalls
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Featured News
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Firewalls News
WatchGuard launches three Firebox appliances for MSPs
Higher network throughput and uptime for MSPs and enterprises is the aim, as WatchGuard adds 25G and 100G Firebox models.
Asimily launches segmentation orchestration for devices
It aims to cut the manual work that leaves many connected-device networks exposed, by turning risk data into enforced policy automatically.
Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network
Customers can block attacks without rerouting traffic, as Megaport adds in-network DDoS filtering to its internet connectivity service.
BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public
Undisclosed attacks outnumbered public cases by nine to one, with healthcare and government still bearing the brunt of the ransomware threat.
Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection
Security teams gain wider visibility as Infoblox folds Axur into a new service that scans 40 million URLs a day for phishing and impersonation.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders
Vetted security teams will get fewer refusals on authorised tasks as OpenAI tightens access around its most permissive cyber model.
Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control
Rising encrypted and AI-related traffic is forcing firms to rethink firewall performance as Fortinet adds higher-capacity models for data centres and edge sites.
WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security
Managed service providers could cut alert backlogs as WatchGuard’s new AI agent takes on threat detection and response across client networks.
Extreme expands AI networking platform with Agent ONE
Customers can now manage mixed-vendor networks and security from one platform as Extreme adds third-party device support and AI agents.
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
Automatic remediation and capacity tuning in HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central aim to cut outages and lighten IT teams’ workload.
Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 for AI
The update targets firms weighing private cloud for production AI, with Broadcom citing cost, security and governance pressures in its research.
Tanium launches Atlas to speed IT & security response
Rising attack speeds are forcing stretched IT teams to act faster, as Tanium says its new system can turn one operator into many.
Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence
Customers will gain earlier warnings on phishing and impersonation as Infoblox folds Axur's web, app and dark web scanning into its security tools.
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords on cameras and access controls, prompting calls for stricter governance across physical security systems.
Saiga phishing kit returns to bypass multifactor auth
Session cookie theft lets attackers slip past multifactor checks, putting enterprise email accounts at risk even after login.
State actors target defence suppliers in long game
Small defence contractors are left exposed as state-backed hackers spend years mapping supply chains and laying covert access routes before striking.
Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme
Cloud software sales via hyperscaler marketplaces are rising fast, and Westcon-Comstor is now helping partners tap Microsoft Marketplace demand.
Chainguard launches compliant EKS add-ons in AWS Marketplace
The listing gives regulated AWS customers a faster route to compliant Kubernetes components, avoiding custom hardening and patching work.
Microsoft launches Agent 365 to oversee AI agents
Its general release gives IT teams a single place to monitor and secure AI agents as shadow deployments spread across workplace software and cloud tools.
Outtake launches Recon Agent to trace AI attacks early
Security teams can now trace AI-led attacks before phishing begins, as Outtake targets lookalike domains, bot networks and fake accounts.