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The Ultimate Guide to Network Security

A curated Irish edition of IndustrialDay 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

DXC & Primary launch AI Zero Trust security service
Risk & Compliance

DXC & Primary launch AI Zero Trust security service

Enterprises adopting AI in production face tighter governance and compliance risks as DXC will manage Primary's Zero Trust platform.

Last week

Google links UNC6671 to cloud extortion brand shift
Virtual Private Networks

Google links UNC6671 to cloud extortion brand shift

Google says the campaign is shifting towards financial and legal firms, with rebranded extortion sites still stealing cloud logins and tokens.

Last week

SonicWall launches Gen 8 NSv virtual firewall range
Managed Security Services Provider

SonicWall launches Gen 8 NSv virtual firewall range

Customers can now scale firewall protection from a single branch to enterprise cloud estates without changing SonicOS or management tools.

Last week

Cloudflare launches identity-aware AI gateway for firms
Risk & Compliance

Cloudflare launches identity-aware AI gateway for firms

Companies can now trace AI prompts to individual staff, helping curb surprise bills and reduce the risk of sensitive data leaks.

Last week

Cloudflare launches open-source AI workspace for firms
Digital Transformation

Cloudflare launches open-source AI workspace for firms

The browser-based system aims to let staff use AI across internal tools without new infrastructure, while tightening access and oversight.

Last week

Elisity launches CLI for customer-run AI security agents
Privileged Access Management

Elisity launches CLI for customer-run AI security agents

Customers can now run their own AI agents against Elisity's platform to continuously verify Zero Trust policies and spot drift faster.

Last week

ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms

The suite aims to cut security backlogs and tighten oversight of AI agents as companies face a surge in machine identities and fragmented tools.

Last week

Proofpoint launches OEM programme for security vendors
Small Business

Proofpoint launches OEM programme for security vendors

Partners can now embed threat intelligence and exploit detection into their tools, as Proofpoint formalises years of OEM deals into a single programme.

Last week

Oracle launches private interconnect for AWS in multicloud
IT Department

Oracle launches private interconnect for AWS in multicloud

Firms running mixed cloud estates can now link Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AWS privately, without building bespoke networking links.

Last week

Visa to buy BioCatch in USD $2.4 billion cash deal
Scams

Visa to buy BioCatch in USD $2.4 billion cash deal

The deal would bolster Visa's push into fraud prevention as banks battle account takeovers, scams and money mule activity.

Last week

Island launches enterprise vibe publishing for employee apps
Artificial Intelligence

Island launches enterprise vibe publishing for employee apps

Governance gaps are widening as AI-assisted coding lets non-engineers create internal apps faster than companies can review them.

Last week

Thales launches Imperva for AWS on AWS Marketplace
Managed Security Services Provider

Thales launches Imperva for AWS on AWS Marketplace

Rising API and bot attacks are pushing AWS customers towards managed application-layer defences with no added deployment work.

Last week

Zero Networks launches AI agent least agency enforcement
Risk & Compliance

Zero Networks launches AI agent least agency enforcement

Enterprises using internal AI agents face tighter controls as Zero Networks aims to curb over-permissioned access and reduce breach risk.

Last week

Horizon3 raises USD $250 million at over USD $2 billion
Digital Transformation

Horizon3 raises USD $250 million at over USD $2 billion

The new capital will fund Horizon3's expansion into Asia-Pacific and Europe as demand for its attack-testing software grows among large enterprises.

Last week

Anthropic says Claude models accessed real systems in tests
Cyber attacks

Anthropic says Claude models accessed real systems in tests

Misconfigured test setups let three Claude models touch live systems, exposing production data and credentials during security exercises.

Last week

UK & US firms shift cloud traffic to private links
Productivity

UK & US firms shift cloud traffic to private links

Security and resilience are driving more enterprises to route sensitive cloud traffic over private links as cyber risks and DDoS attacks rise.

Last week

FlashStart launches AI-powered DNS security platform
Managed Security Services Provider

FlashStart launches AI-powered DNS security platform

The redesign gives enterprises and service providers faster threat blocking, broader policy controls and AI-assisted investigations as attacks evolve.

Last week

BlackFog reports 40% rise in undisclosed ransomware
Risk & Compliance

BlackFog reports 40% rise in undisclosed ransomware

Undisclosed attacks now dominate ransomware activity, with 2,027 incidents logged in the quarter and data theft reported in 97% of disclosed cases.

Last week

Infoblox warns cybercrime is becoming industrialised
Threat intelligence

Infoblox warns cybercrime is becoming industrialised

Nearly 25 per cent of newly observed domains were high-risk, underscoring how AI and rented infrastructure are making attacks harder to detect.

This month

Chief Executive Officer urges firms to ditch roaming
Productivity

Chief Executive Officer urges firms to ditch roaming

Business travellers are losing time and exposing firms to security risks as roaming charges and ad hoc connectivity arrangements pile up.

Last month