The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls

2026 · Irish Edition

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
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Firewalls · Virtualisation
3 days ago
eScan wins AV-TEST award for enterprise protection
AV-TEST · Firewalls · Ransomware
This month
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
IDC MarketScape · Firewalls · SaaS
Last month
NSS Labs backs AI guardrail tests amid security fears
NSS Labs · Firewalls · DevOps
Last month
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
Gartner · Firewalls · Malware
Last month
Expert columns
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Yesterday
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
3 days ago
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
5 days ago
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
By Allison Clarke of SonicWall
Last month
How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last month
Consistent security, less overhead: Help your customers do more with SonicWall NSM
By Suriti Singh of SonicWall
Last month
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
By Leelin Thye of SonicWall
Last month
Upgrade advantage: Future-proofing for partners, MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Secure by default: Moving beyond secure by design
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
SonicWall receives 5-Star Award in 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide
By Jordan Riddles of SonicWall
Last month
Sonicwall named a leader and fast mover in the 2026 GigaOm radar for enterprise firewalls
By Jordan Riddles of SonicWall
Last month
Interviews
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Discussing Chief Information Security Officer
Last month
Recent news
Team Cymru launches Total Insights Feeds for threat data
About Malware
Today
OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names
About Network Security
Today
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks
About Unified Communications
Yesterday
Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection
About Virtualisation
Yesterday
Artemis announces $70 million in seed funding for AI security
About Shadow IT
Yesterday
Security teams want AI tools under human oversight
About Digital Transformation
2 days ago
TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops
About Public Sector
2 days ago
Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view
About Data Protection
3 days ago
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
About Bring Your Own Device
3 days ago
Visa launches Tempo validator node in blockchain push
About Network Security
3 days ago
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
About Unified Communications
3 days ago
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
About Public Sector
3 days ago
WatchGuard & HaloPSA integrate security tools for MSPs
About IT services
3 days ago
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
About Virtual Private Networks
4 days ago
Synack launches Glasswing readiness test for attack gaps
About Chief Technology Officers
4 days ago
Job moves
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
4 days ago
SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO
Move at SonicWALL
Last month
TP Link expands Kieran Vineer role across UK & Ireland
Move at TP-Link
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Rob Tomlin promoted to lead Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks
Move at NetApp
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Acumen Cyber expands into Ireland with new appointments
Move at Fortinet
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
IGEL Expands Sales Leadership; Adds New Executives for DACH, UK/Ireland & International Markets
Move at Klaus
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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