The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Firewalls News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Vocus & Fortinet launch Secure Shield for AI oversight
Vocus and Fortinet launch Secure Shield to help Australian employers monitor staff use of generative AI and curb sensitive data leaks.
Ip.Glass modernises Baiada Poultry's network with Fortinet
Ip.Glass and Fortinet overhaul Baiada Poultry's network with Secure SD-WAN and security tools, bolstering resilience across IT and OT operations.
White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
White Rook Cyber gains CREST accreditation as defence and critical infrastructure buyers seek certified penetration testing providers.
Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft
Arctic Wolf opens gated beta for Decipio, a tool aimed at flagging credential theft in corporate networks before attackers can move laterally.
New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know
New generic domain extensions due in 2026 could give phishing crews fresh, cheap infrastructure unless security teams prepare early.
Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
Check Point expands Australian secure access network with Perth site for Western Australian customers seeking local data handling and compliance.
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
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Entrust joins forces with Chillisoft to bolster ANZ cyber defences, blending identity, education and quantum-ready security expertise.
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.
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
HPE unites Aruba and Juniper under the HPE Networking banner to push AI‑driven, secure, self‑managing networks for enterprise customers.
Reviews
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
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
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Recent Firewalls News
Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge
Lumen says attackers are increasingly exploiting routers, VPN gateways and other edge devices in Australia, with nation-state activity and proxy networks making detection harder.
Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
Claroty warns that CEA-852 weaknesses in building controls could let hackers reach exposed gateways, disrupt services and widen risks across critical sites.
Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions
Bitdefender reports a 130% jump in phishing and malware activity across Gulf markets, with fake invoices and banking lures driving attacks.
Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
Good Drinks taps Macquarie Telecom for new SASE network to curb peak-season outages and bolster cyber security across its national operations.
Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks
Ingram Micro warns MSPs that generative AI is shifting cyber risk to the information layer, demanding new focus on data use and governance.
AI to drive Australian cyber security spend to 2026 high
Australian cyber security spending will hit AUD $7.555 billion in 2026, as AI adoption, talent shortages and rising threats fuel fresh investment.
OpenText launches Secure Cloud for Australian MSPs
OpenText rolls out its revamped Secure Cloud in Australia, targeting MSPs with unified security, backup and local AUD $ billing tools.
Bitdefender warns of AI 'vibeware' targeting India
Bitdefender flags AI-powered 'vibeware' malware blitz hitting Indian government targets, using niche languages to overwhelm defences.
Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push
Zenarmor launches global channel partner drive to deliver distributed SASE, keeping inspection local and partners in operational control.
IPTel adopts Highlight to enhance managed services
Australian networking provider IPTel rolls out Highlight's observability platform to bolster managed services visibility and executive reporting.
SD-WAN is the SASE foundation enterprises can't ignore
Enterprises rushing to adopt SASE must modernise with SD-WAN first, or risk poor performance, fragmented visibility and weak security.
Turning shelfware into software value
Australian firms will spend nearly AUD $6.2 billion on cybersecurity in 2025, but partners must tackle shelfware to unlock real value.
Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident
Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.
Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025
Fortinet crowns Aussie Broadband its Australia Partner of the Year 2025, also naming it Telco Partner of the Year amid wider channel honours.
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Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools
A cyber incident has driven a surge in demand for YubiKey security devices as Australian public schools tighten authentication controls.
Hugging Face used to spread Android trojan TrustBastion
Cybercriminals abused Hugging Face to host rapidly mutating TrustBastion Android malware stealing credentials across Asia-Pacific.
Illumio named Gartner Customers' Choice for security
Illumio earns Gartner Customers' Choice for network security microsegmentation, scoring 4.8 out of 5 with 98% willing to recommend.
LevelBlue buys Alert Logic MDR unit in Fortra pact
LevelBlue is buying Fortra's Alert Logic MDR business in a strategic pact, expanding its global managed security and technology partnership.
Konica Minolta named Leader in IDC print security study
Konica Minolta has been named a Leader in IDC's Worldwide Print Security assessment, praised for its layered, security-by-design approach.
Hybrid work drives surge in device theft & visual hacks
Hybrid work fuels surge in device theft and visual hacking, as Kensington warns cheap physical locks could avert multimillion‑dollar breaches.
Job Moves
Genetec appoints Dale Simons as Account Executive for Victoria and Tasmania
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Fortinet appoints Gavin Lipman as new enterprise director
Gallagher Security promotes George Dunleavy to Sales Manager for SA & NT
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Paul Randazzo joins Dicker Data to helm Cloud division
New Chief Technology Officer appointed at Blue Connections IT
Fortinet responds to Govt legislation with appointment in Aus
