The Ultimate Guide to Security Operations

2026 · Kiwi Edition

SecOps, short for Security Operations, encompasses the practices and technologies used to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real-time. It plays a critical role in protecting organisations against evolving cyber risks, including ransomware, data breaches, and insider threats. The field integrates various tools such as AI-powered detection, extended detection and response (XDR), and deep observability to strengthen both cloud and hybrid security environments.

In our SecOps tag index, you will find in-depth stories covering the latest innovations, partnerships, and strategies shaping security operations today. From AI-driven automation and threat intelligence enhancements to the expansion of managed detection and response services, these articles highlight how organisations are leveraging technology and expertise to improve efficiency and resilience. Readers interested in understanding how SecOps adapts to new challenges like AI adoption, cloud security complexities, and increasing cyberattack sophistication will gain valuable insights by exploring this collection.

Kiwi Security Operations news
Analyst Insights
Tech Mahindra & Rubrik launch AI cyber recovery service
Gartner · Security Operations · DR
Yesterday
Qevlar AI raises USD $30m to expand autonomous AI SOC
Gartner · Security Operations · Digital Transformation
Yesterday
Tech Mahindra & Rubrik launch AI-led cyber recovery
Gartner · Security Operations · Data Protection
Yesterday
Claroty named Gartner Leader again for CPS protection
Gartner · Security Operations · Network Infrastructure
2 days ago
Cato unveils Dynamic Prevention engine for SASE security
Gartner · Security Operations · Firewalls
Last week
Expert columns
Sonicwall named a leader and fast mover in the 2026 GigaOm radar for enterprise firewalls
By Jordan Riddles of SonicWall
Yesterday
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
2 days ago
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
3 days ago
A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
By Andy Fielder of MetaCompliance
Last week
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
By Chaitra Malladad of Workflo Solutions
Last week
Women redefining emotionally intelligent cyber leadership
By Debra Cairns of Net-Defence
Last week
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
By Michael Crean of SonicWall
Last week
Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win
By Sarah Choi Director Product Marketinga and Mahpara Banday Inside Solutions Engineer – APJ Region of SonicWall
Last week
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
By Al Kingsley MBE of NetSupport
Last month
Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
SonicWall unifies NSM for future-ready security ops
By Amelia Foss of SonicWall
Last month
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
By Raymond Schippers of Check Point Software Technologies
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence
By Amelia Foss of SonicWall
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Interviews
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Discussing Firewalls
Last week
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Discussing Cyber Criminal
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises
Discussing Unified Communications
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Discussing Skills shortage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Inside Commvault's Cloud Unity launch with APAC leaders
Discussing Data Protection
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Recent news
ControlPlane unveils enterprise support for OpenBao
About Government
Today
Milestone & IQSIGHT launch SmartSuite for XProtect
About Surveillance
Today
Cynomi targets MSPs with new third-party risk push
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
DataBahn deepens Microsoft Sentinel tie-up to cut SIEM costs
About Productivity
Today
IBM warns AI & quantum threats will reshape cybercrime
About Trends & Predictions
Today
Jazz raises USD $61m to reinvent data loss prevention
About Data Protection
Today
EclecticIQ unveils doctrine-led cyber intel platform
About Threat intelligence
Today
Entrust launches cloud cryptographic security platform
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
OPSWAT unveils MetaDefender Aether for AI-era threats
About Storage
Yesterday
Google report warns identity is weak link in cloud
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Saviynt picks NEXTGEN to drive APAC identity growth
About Privileged Access Management
Yesterday
Fortinet unveils AI-driven cloud SOC & endpoint revamp
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Cohesity & Cyera integrate DSPM to boost data security
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Fortinet unveils AI-driven FortiSOC for unified SOC ops
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Job moves
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
Last week
Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy
Move at ForgeRock
Last month
One Identity names Michael Henricks Finance & Ops Chief
Move at Hybrid IT
Last month
Virtual IT Group names Maurice McCarthy as chief executive
Move at GRC
Last month
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Last month
CrowdStrike names Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC growth
Move at Cisco
Last month
Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO
Move at Searchlight Cyber
Last month
ITSEC Asia chief wins APAC CEO award for AI cyber push
Move at ITSEC
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Rapid7 names Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ security push
Move at Microsoft
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Cyderes names Lana Knop Chief Product Officer for AI push
Move at Symantec
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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