The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls

2026 · UK 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.

UK Firewalls news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Firewalls · Digital Transformation
3 days ago
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Ransomware
4 days ago
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Malware
4 days ago
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · Firewalls · EduTech
5 days ago
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Firewalls · Virtualisation
Last week
Expert columns
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
By Scott Jenkins of SonicWall
2 days ago
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
2 days ago
What cyber resilience means in 2026
By Jason Simper of Gamma Communications
3 days ago
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
5 days ago
How does AI improve the speed of threat hunting?
By Katrina Thompson of Bora
6 days ago
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
6 days ago
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
Last week
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
Last week
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
By Laurence Malthouse of Gamma Communications
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
From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
By John Grancarich of Fortra
Last month
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
By Allison Clarke 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
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Discussing Cyber Criminal
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape
Discussing Ransomware
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Recent news
AI tools widen cyber attack threat, Flashpoint warns
About Digital Transformation
Yesterday
Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps
About Software Updates
2 days ago
Barracuda spots 7 million device code phishing attacks
About Enterprise security
2 days ago
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
About Network Infrastructure
3 days ago
Thales launches Imperva for Google Cloud in controlled availability
About Data Protection
3 days ago
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
About Malware
3 days ago
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
About Network Infrastructure
3 days ago
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
About Data Protection
3 days ago
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
About Cloud Services
4 days ago
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
About Data Protection
4 days ago
Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
About Robotics
4 days ago
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
About Virtual Private Networks
4 days ago
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
About IT service management
4 days ago
Zero Networks launches AI segmentation to curb shadow AI
About Data Protection
4 days ago
Job moves
Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Move at Illumio
4 days ago
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
Last week
SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO
Move at SonicWALL
Last month
Kubus expands leadership to drive five year growth plan
Move at Kubus
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
DryRun Security adds Andrew Peterson to drive AI shift
Move at Palo Alto Networks
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth
Move at Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Lumai names René Bonvanie board chair for optical AI push
Move at Palo Alto Networks
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Veeam appoints new leaders to drive data resilience push
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
TP Link expands Kieran Vineer role across UK & Ireland
Move at TP-Link
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Vincent Lomba joins ENISA group on EU cyber policy
Move at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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