The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls
A curated UK 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.
UK Firewalls News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield
Hammer Distribution adds Stormshield to its UK portfolio, giving resellers and systems integrators access to certified next-generation firewall products.
Glasgow digital twin tests networks 25,000 times faster
University of Glasgow researchers say a machine learning digital twin tested computer networks in 4.78 seconds, versus 33 hours in a simulator.
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Customer experience depends on resilient networks, Gamma Communications says, as reliability, security and performance shape every digital interaction.
UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform
UK cyber breach survey bolsters campaigners' call for Computer Misuse Act reform as 43% of businesses report attacks.
Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo
Nokia adds KETS Quantum Security's chip-based QKD hardware to its global flying kit, showcasing quantum-safe telecoms for operators and governments.
Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps
UK Cyber Essentials overhaul tightens MFA and patching rules, forcing firms to prove controls cover every device and account or risk failure.
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
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.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
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
What cyber resilience means in 2026
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
How does AI improve the speed of threat hunting?
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape
Recent Firewalls News
Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk
Anthropic AI's Mythos prompts cyber security warnings as experts urge UK boards to treat AI-driven threats as a strategic risk.
What cyber resilience means in 2026
Cyber resilience in 2026 shifts from perfect prevention to sharper response, as UK security leaders prioritise sustainability, visibility and judgement.
Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
Cambridge Wireless sets out a 2026 conference agenda spanning AI, cyber resilience, quantum networking and industrial automation.
How does AI improve the speed of threat hunting?
AI-powered SOC platforms are cutting threat-hunting time from an hour to under 20 minutes, while widening access beyond senior analysts.
Anthropic's Mythos AI sparks UK bank cyber stability alarm
Banks and regulators race to assess Anthropic's controlled Mythos access, as AI cyber testing raises fears over payments, trading and wider financial stability.
Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security
Sitehop unveils pocket-sized SAFEcore Edge to secure remote network links for critical infrastructure, finance and government against quantum threats.
Zen partners eero on business WiFi across full fibre
Zen partners with eero to roll out mesh WiFi for UK small firms, after research found patchy coverage is costing 11 hours a week in lost productivity.
Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes
Spitfire Network Services unveils a live cyber attack map after its honeypot logged 71,793 probes in 24 hours, spotlighting rising business risk.
UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
Business Hub warns UK firms to tighten basic cyber defences as government figures show 43% hit by breaches, phishing and ransomware in past year.
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
Retailers are overhauling networks and governance to cut complexity, support store innovation and prepare for AI-driven operations across multiple markets.
Stampede launches SNAPguard for hospitality guest Wi-Fi
Edinburgh-based Stampede launches SNAPguard to help hotels, bars and restaurants fix guest Wi‑Fi, capture data and link access to marketing.
Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure
Gartner says Tenable is the 'company to beat' as its AI-driven exposure platform outpaces rivals on asset coverage, risk scoring and remediation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Infosecurity Europe 2026 unveils first keynote lineup
Infosecurity Europe 2026 names first keynotes on ransomware, cloud, AI and post-quantum risk, plus leadership insights from elite fields.
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.
Phoenix consultant is UK's first female VCF Knight
Phoenix consultant Leaha Torres becomes the UK's first female Broadcom VCF Knight - NSX at 25, bolstering the firm's VMware expertise.
UK firms hit by surge in phishing tied to remote work
UK firms report surge in phishing linked to remote and hybrid work, with 29% hit by incidents and attacks peaking in late 2025 searches.