The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Firewalls.
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.
UK Firewalls News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
WWCS wins SonicWall Gold status in less than a year
The promotion strengthens WWCS's support and sales access as it expands its managed security offer for regulated UK customers.
BT launches Microsoft Sentinel security service in UK
The managed offering targets UK organisations struggling to keep pace with faster AI-driven attacks, with round-the-clock monitoring and response support.
Netavo launches broadband gateway software for operators
Operators facing ageing edge gear can now test Netavo's software on standard x86 servers, with support for up to 100,000 subscribers per machine.
Hexnode adds macOS support & new XDR response tools
Security teams can now isolate affected Macs as Hexnode extends XDR threat detection and response beyond Windows with new remediation tools.
UK CISOs tighten AI controls as board pressure rises
Boards are demanding more from UK security chiefs as 72% now block generative AI use and 74% fear a material cyberattack within a year.
ReliaQuest finds Microsoft 365 email control bypass
Phishing emails can still slip into Microsoft 365 mailboxes when attackers leave the SMTP envelope sender blank, ReliaQuest has found.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Firewalls
Europe cybersecurity spending shifts to compliance
Fortinet: The AI challenge is visibility and control, not permission
NCC Group named in Forrester MDR services landscape
Omnissa appoints Amit Singh as Chief Executive Officer
Netskope launches control to block risky AI agent actions
Expert Columns
SOCtoberfest Kickoff: The 7 Deadly Sins of Cybersecurity Meet CISA's Core Steps
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
The five year wall
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
The EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting deadline: why early visibility supports compliance
The autonomous SOC takeover
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
Why maritime and offshore leaders are sinking physical SIMs for global connectivity
Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
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Recent Firewalls News
Palo Alto Networks launches unified SaaS cloud security
Security teams may gain a clearer picture of connected threats as Palo Alto Networks folds SaaS, cloud, identity and AI risks into one platform.
Horizon3 links NodeZero findings with Cortex XSOAR
Security teams can now push attacker-validated weaknesses into existing response queues, helping them prioritise fixes and retest them after remediation.
Fortinet launches AI security service for FortiGate
The cloud-delivered offering adds real-time prompt and response inspection to existing firewalls, helping firms curb shadow AI, data loss and runaway spend.
BT International expands Global Fabric with security options
Multinational firms can now choose from four security providers on BT's network platform as AI traffic raises demands on speed, resilience and control.
Iranian hacker group hides C2 server in US for first time
Shared hosting in the US has made Prince of Persia's command-and-control traffic harder for defenders to spot as the group adapts its methods.
CyberFOX buys Optimize365 to bolster Microsoft 365 security
The deal adds continuous Microsoft 365 monitoring for smaller IT teams struggling to track configuration drift and security changes across limited staff and budgets.
Palo Alto Networks launches Cortex XDR One for AI agents
Businesses adopting AI agents now face new endpoint risks, which Palo Alto Networks says its Cortex XDR One platform is built to contain.
Fortinet urges urgent patching after AI-found flaws
Enterprise and service provider users are being told to patch exposed devices first as Fortinet warns AI is accelerating exploit development.
Palo Alto warns on 22 million exposed PHP instances
Security teams face a wider attack surface, as Palo Alto Networks says the PHP flaws could leave 22 million internet-facing instances exposed worldwide.
Gigamon launches GigaVUE-GSA110 for AI network ops
As AI workloads spread across cloud and on-premises systems, network teams need more context to spot shadow AI and govern traffic.
Tenable launches open AI partner network for security
Security teams can now connect exposure data with third-party AI tools to triage risks faster without building custom integrations.
Microsoft expands Project Perception to police AI agents
Growing use of AI agents in corporate systems is creating a new internal risk category, prompting tighter real-time oversight from security teams.
Secure.com says ransomware budgets should fix basics first
Most attacks still start with weak credentials, unpatched systems or phishing, so the firm says budgets should shore up basics before AI fears.
Google updates VPC Service Controls with new policy tools
The free upgrade should let cloud administrators tighten access controls and fix blocked traffic faster across larger Google Cloud estates.
Aeris adds SGP.32 support to IoT eSIM Orchestrator
The update lets enterprises switch IoT eSIM profiles across borders more easily, as Aeris says its platform now manages 110 million devices.
Broadcom launches HyperArmour to protect VMware ESX
It aims to close a common gap in private cloud defences by blocking hypervisor attacks before unpatched flaws or stolen root credentials can be abused.
KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses
Businesses in the US and EMEA can now tap 24/7 AI-led cyber monitoring as KDDI aims to ease compliance pressure and response delays.
Check Point warns of 48% rise in cyber attacks worldwide
Sensitive data exposure through workplace AI is compounding a 48% annual rise in attacks, with organisations hit by 2,803 per week in September.
Forward launches AI tool to test network changes first
Customers using the beta report faster network changes and fewer manual checks, with IG Group saying firewall delivery time fell by roughly 95 percent.
Dashlane expands SIEM integrations with browser telemetry
The move aims to close a browser visibility gap, giving security teams earlier warning of risky logins and phishing without another console.
