The Ultimate Guide to Network Security

2026 · Asian Edition

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.

Asian Network Security news
Analyst Insights
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Network Security · Virtualisation
3 days ago
eScan wins AV-TEST award for enterprise protection
AV-TEST · Network Security · Firewalls
This month
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
IDC MarketScape · Network Security · SaaS
Last month
NSS Labs backs AI guardrail tests amid security fears
NSS Labs · Network Security · Firewalls
Last month
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
Gartner · Network Security · Malware
Last month
Expert columns
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Yesterday
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
3 days ago
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
5 days ago
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
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
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
By Allison Clarke of SonicWall
Last month
How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last month
Hexnode CEO on how fintech breaches multiply where device visibility ends
By Apu Pavithran of Hexnode
Last month
Consistent security, less overhead: Help your customers do more with SonicWall NSM
By Suriti Singh of SonicWall
Last month
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
By Leelin Thye of SonicWall
Last month
Upgrade advantage: Future-proofing for partners, MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Secure by default: Moving beyond secure by design
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
SonicWall receives 5-Star Award in 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide
By Jordan Riddles of SonicWall
Last month
Interviews
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure
Discussing Firewalls
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Exclusive: Netskope's Tony Burnside on why AI guardrails are vital for security shift
Discussing Firewalls
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Recent news
Team Cymru launches Total Insights Feeds for threat data
About Malware
Today
OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names
About Firewalls
Today
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks
About Unified Communications
Yesterday
NTT Research launches Scale Academy with SaltGrain
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection
About Virtualisation
Yesterday
Artemis announces $70 million in seed funding for AI security
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Security teams want AI tools under human oversight
About Firewalls
2 days ago
TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops
About Firewalls
2 days ago
Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view
About Firewalls
3 days ago
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
About Bring Your Own Device
3 days ago
Visa launches Tempo validator node in blockchain push
About Firewalls
3 days ago
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
About Unified Communications
3 days ago
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
About Firewalls
3 days ago
WatchGuard & HaloPSA integrate security tools for MSPs
About IT services
3 days ago
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
About Firewalls
4 days ago
Job moves
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
4 days ago
Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales
Move at Cisco
Last week
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
Move at Macnica
This month
Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head
Move at Auckland Council
Last month
SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO
Move at SonicWALL
Last month
QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth
Move at Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Tenable hires Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky as CTO
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Derek Peterson named chairman as WBA steers Wi Fi convergence
Move at AT&T
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Phosphorus names Brett Raphael Chief Revenue Officer amid growth
Move at CrowdStrike
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer
Move at Deloitte
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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