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The Ultimate Guide to Network Security

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Network Security.

What to know about Network Security

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.

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Recent Network Security News

Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield
Breach Prevention

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.

Last month

Glasgow digital twin tests networks 25,000 times faster
Breach Prevention

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.

Last month

UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform
Application Performance Monitoring

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.

Last month

Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo
Data Protection

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.

Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps
Software Updates

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.

Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk
Data Protection

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.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

What cyber resilience means in 2026
Disaster Recovery

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.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
Unified Communications

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.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

How does AI improve the speed of threat hunting?
Threat intelligence

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.

Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Anthropic's Mythos AI sparks UK bank cyber stability alarm
Disaster Recovery

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.

Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security
Government

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.

Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Zen partners eero on business WiFi across full fibre
Small Business

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.

Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes
IT Industry

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.

Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
Productivity

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.

Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Stampede launches SNAPguard for hospitality guest Wi-Fi
Data Protection

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.

Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

UK businesses hit by cyber breaches as phishing rises
Malware

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.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
Data Protection

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.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Why a Paranoid Posture promises to revolutionise threat detection and response
Ransomware

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.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Hetzner deploys Nokia Deepfield to bolster DDoS defence
Data Protection

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.

Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Droplet warns UK that identity-based cyber defences fail
Malware

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.

Sat, 7th Mar 2026

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