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
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Firewalls · Digital Transformation
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Ransomware
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Malware
Last week
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · Firewalls · EduTech
Last week
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Firewalls · Virtualisation
This month
Expert columns
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
By Scott Jenkins of SonicWall
Last week
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Last week
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
Last week
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
This month
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
This month
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
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
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
Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts
About Education, Learning & Training
Yesterday
AI tools widen cyber attack threat, Flashpoint warns
About Digital Transformation
Last week
Barracuda spots 7 million device code phishing attacks
About Enterprise security
Last week
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
About Network Infrastructure
Last week
Thales launches Imperva for Google Cloud in controlled availability
About Data Protection
Last week
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
About Malware
Last week
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
About Network Infrastructure
Last week
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
About Cloud Services
Last week
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
About Data Protection
Last week
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
About Cloud Services
Last week
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
About Data Protection
Last week
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
About Virtual Private Networks
Last week
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
About IT service management
Last week
Zero Networks launches AI segmentation to curb shadow AI
About Data Protection
Last week
Fortinet wins Google Cloud 2026 Partner award for security
About Cloud Services
Last week
Team Cymru launches Total Insights Feeds for threat data
About Malware
This month
OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names
About Network Security
This month
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks
About Unified Communications
This month
Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection
About Virtualisation
This month
Artemis announces $70 million in seed funding for AI security
About Shadow IT
This month
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