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
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
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Gartner · Firewalls · Data Protection
Last month
Expert columns
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
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
By Jeremy Blackburn of ChainIT
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
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
About Data Protection
Last week
OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender
About Threat intelligence
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 Hyperscale
Last week
Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing
About IT services
Last week
Gigamon warns firms to prepare for quantum cyber risks
About Data Protection
Last week
Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure
About Virtual Private Networks
Last week
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
About Hyperscale
Last week
Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching
About Virtual Private Networks
Last week
Permiso launches sandbox for AI agent skill security
About Network monitoring
Last week
TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security
About Unified Communications
Last week
GigaOm names Check Point leader in app & API security
About Public Sector
This month
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
About Trends & Predictions
This month
ChatGPT flaw let hackers steal data via DNS queries
About Data Protection
This month
Zscaler flags Xloader malware's tougher obfuscation
About Malware
This month
Job moves
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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