The Ultimate Guide to Network Security

2026 · Irish Edition

Network Security encompasses the technologies, policies, and practices designed to safeguard computer networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and data breaches. In an era marked by digital transformation, cloud adoption, and increased remote workforces, securing networks has become an essential priority for businesses, governments, and institutions alike.

This tag brings together an extensive range of insights and developments on network security, reflecting current challenges such as ransomware surges, DDoS attacks, vulnerabilities in IoT devices, and emerging risks linked with AI and cloud infrastructures. Readers can explore the evolving landscape of network protection technologies including virtual firewalls, secure SD-WAN solutions, zero trust models, encrypted traffic management, and unified threat management platforms.

From detailed case studies on securing healthcare and retail sectors to analysis of regional cyber threat trends, readers will find practical advice, expert opinions, and vendor news that illuminate how network security strategies adapt to protect organizational assets, maintain compliance, and ensure business continuity in an increasingly complex cyber-threat environment.

Whether you are a cybersecurity professional looking to stay abreast of the latest innovations or a business leader seeking to understand and mitigate risks to your network infrastructure, this collection of stories offers valuable perspectives on the critical role of network security today.

Analyst Insights
eScan wins AV-TEST award for enterprise protection
AV-TEST · Network Security · Firewalls
This month
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
IDC MarketScape · Network Security · SaaS
Last month
NSS Labs backs AI guardrail tests amid security fears
NSS Labs · Network Security · Firewalls
Last month
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
Gartner · Network Security · Malware
Last month
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Gartner · Network Security · Firewalls
Last month
Expert columns
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
Today
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
2 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
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
Interviews
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Recent news
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
About Data Protection
Today
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
About Firewalls
Today
WatchGuard & HaloPSA integrate security tools for MSPs
About IT services
Today
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
About Firewalls
Today
Synack launches Glasswing readiness test for attack gaps
About Firewalls
Today
Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
About Firewalls
Last week
OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender
About Firewalls
Last week
Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
About Firewalls
Last week
Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing
About IT services
Last week
Gigamon warns firms to prepare for quantum cyber risks
About Firewalls
Last week
Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure
About Firewalls
Last week
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
About Firewalls
Last week
Permiso launches sandbox for AI agent skill security
About Firewalls
Last week
Job moves
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
Today
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
IGEL Expands Sales Leadership; Adds New Executives for DACH, UK/Ireland & International Markets
Move at Klaus
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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