The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls
A curated UK edition of TechDay 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
CMI launches AI leadership courses to boost productivity
Chartered Management Institute launches AI leadership courses as survey finds most UK managers lack the training to turn spending into gains.
Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield
UK resellers gain access to a certified firewall range as Hammer broadens its security line-up with Stormshield’s hardware and virtual products.
Glasgow digital twin tests networks 25,000 times faster
Network operators could cut test times dramatically after University of Glasgow researchers showed a digital twin ran 25,000 times faster than a simulator.
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Customer experience fails when networks falter, with outages, latency and weak security now directly affecting trust and churn.
UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform
The findings add pressure on ministers to modernise the 1990 Computer Misuse Act as breaches hit 43% of UK businesses and 28% of charities.
Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo
Telecoms operators could protect existing networks from future quantum attacks without a full redesign as Nokia adds KETS hardware to its demo kit.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Firewalls
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Featured News
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
What cyber resilience means in 2026
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
How does AI improve the speed of threat hunting?
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape
Recent Firewalls News
Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps
UK firms face automatic certification failures if any cloud account lacks MFA, as the revised scheme also tightens patching deadlines.
Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk
Security chiefs say unauthorised access to Anthropic AI's Mythos model shows generative tools could speed phishing, scanning and exploit discovery.
What cyber resilience means in 2026
UK boards will be judged on recovery speed and judgement, as attacks slip past prevention and overwhelm overstretched SOC teams.
Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
More than 500 delegates will hear how AI, cyber threats and automation are reshaping the role of telecoms networks and infrastructure.
How does AI improve the speed of threat hunting?
AI cuts hunt times from about an hour to under 20 minutes by automating evidence gathering and turning plain language into queries.
Anthropic's Mythos AI sparks UK bank cyber stability alarm
UK regulators are racing to assess whether Anthropic’s Mythos model could speed up attacks on banks and unsettle financial stability.
Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security
Quantum fears are driving demand for hardware encryption at hard-to-secure remote sites, as Sitehop targets infrastructure, banks and government.
Zen partners eero on business WiFi across full fibre
Nearly half of UK small firms say poor in-building WiFi is undermining full fibre, costing them around 11 hours a week in lost productivity.
Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes
Businesses with public-facing IP addresses are under constant threat as a new tracker shows 71,793 automated attack attempts in 24 hours.
UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
Nearly 612,000 firms were hit last year, underscoring a gap in basic defences as phishing and ransomware drive growing losses.
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
Rising costs and demand for real-time services are pushing retailers to standardise networks, as patchwork systems slow expansion and raise risk.
Stampede launches SNAPguard for hospitality guest Wi-Fi
Hospitality operators could see faster guest logins and better data capture, as the system links public Wi-Fi access with marketing tools.
Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure
Gartner’s endorsement could boost Tenable’s pitch to security teams seeking better AI risk prioritisation and wider attack-surface visibility.
UK businesses hit by cyber breaches as phishing rises
Cyber breaches hit 43% of UK firms as phishing surges and basic safeguards like 2FA and VPNs see worryingly low uptake.
From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
Drowning in noisy alerts and fractured tools, security teams are turning to unified data security posture management for real visibility.
Why a Paranoid Posture promises to revolutionise threat detection and response
A paranoid posture and heavy automation promise to transform SOCs, cutting dwell times and exposing stealthy attacks at unprecedented scale.
Hetzner deploys Nokia Deepfield to bolster DDoS defence
Hetzner adopts Nokia Deepfield Defender across European data centres to automate edge DDoS mitigation and safeguard rising AI workloads.
Infosecurity Europe 2026 unveils first keynote lineup
Infosecurity Europe 2026 names first keynotes on ransomware, cloud, AI and post-quantum risk, plus leadership insights from elite fields.
Droplet warns UK that identity-based cyber defences fail
Droplet warns UK that identity-based cyber defences are failing against state-backed attackers, urging multi-layered, 'never trust' security.
Phoenix consultant is UK's first female VCF Knight
Phoenix consultant Leaha Torres becomes the UK's first female Broadcom VCF Knight - NSX at 25, bolstering the firm's VMware expertise.
