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Cloudbrink boosts AI security for hybrid enterprises
Firewalls

Cloudbrink boosts AI security for hybrid enterprises

Cloudbrink adds Safe AI controls to its zero trust platform, securing hybrid enterprise use of AI agents and browser-based AI services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Telefónica Tech unveils Netskope-based SSE for UK, Ireland
Firewalls

Telefónica Tech unveils Netskope-based SSE for UK, Ireland

Telefónica Tech launches Netskope-based managed Security Service Edge in UK and Ireland, targeting cloud-first and hybrid enterprises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AI goals outpace IT infrastructure, Netskope warns
Virtual Private Networks

AI goals outpace IT infrastructure, Netskope warns

AI ambitions are outstripping legacy IT, as Netskope finds most infrastructure leaders doubt they can meet rising performance and security demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS

Sophos has launched Workspace Protection, a browser-led suite to simplify securing hybrid work, SaaS access and shadow AI use at scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Check Point adds Auckland SASE PoP for NZ data needs
Firewalls

Check Point adds Auckland SASE PoP for NZ data needs

Check Point opens Auckland SASE PoP, giving New Zealand firms local data residency, lower latency and compliance-focused cloud security.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Portnox unveils global channel push with new VP hire
Software-as-a-Service

Portnox unveils global channel push with new VP hire

Portnox launches structured global channel programme and hires veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to spearhead partner growth.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Portnox unveils global partner push with new channel VP
Firewalls

Portnox unveils global partner push with new channel VP

Portnox launches a global channel partner programme and names cybersecurity veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to drive growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI
Manufacturing

Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI

Tanium named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Check Point unveils AI-focused upgrade to Quantum firewall
Firewalls

Check Point unveils AI-focused upgrade to Quantum firewall

Check Point's new Quantum R82.10 firewall targets AI threats and hybrid networks with prevention-first, Zero Trust and unified security tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security
Firewalls

Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security

Aryaka predicts AI will force SASE convergence, spark 2026 'AI firewall' wave and push CIOs towards unified, cost-cutting security platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 11 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
APAC surge in agentic AI adoption sparks new cyber risks focus
Digital Transformation

APAC surge in agentic AI adoption sparks new cyber risks focus

Asia-Pacific firms are rapidly adopting autonomous AI agents, raising new cybersecurity risks linked to managing AI system identities and access permissions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
SonicWall sees 500% surge in cloud & zero trust bookings
Firewalls

SonicWall sees 500% surge in cloud & zero trust bookings

SonicWall's cloud and zero trust bookings soar over 500%, driven by a surge in partners and a shift to cloud-first cybersecurity solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0 with new AI security tools
Firewalls

Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0 with new AI security tools

Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0, featuring AI-centric security tools and expanded Zero Trust access to secure hybrid workforces and GenAI applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access for Zero Trust SASE
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access for Zero Trust SASE

WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access, a hybrid SASE service offering Zero Trust security for MSPs and IT teams to protect remote and hybrid workforces.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Zero Networks & Exclusive Networks target UK with zero trust
Firewalls

Zero Networks & Exclusive Networks target UK with zero trust

Zero Networks partners with Exclusive Networks to boost zero trust security across the UK and Europe, focusing on rapid adoption and channel partner support.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

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Akamai & Seraphic partner to bolster Zero Trust security tools
Firewalls

Akamai & Seraphic partner to bolster Zero Trust security tools

Akamai and Seraphic have partnered to integrate secure enterprise browser technology with Zero Trust security, enhancing protection for AI, SaaS and private apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025