Network Security news stories

Network Security
Netskope announces zero trust network access updates
Customers can now apply zero trust principles across a range of hybrid work security needs, including SaaS, IaaS, private applications, and endpoint devices.

DDoS
NT selects Radware to improve telecom cyber defenses
National Telecom Public Company (NT) has chosen Radware to strengthen the cyber defences of its international telecommunications infrastructure.

Apple
Jamf unveils new technologies for business security
Jamf has showcased new technologies it has developed to assist organisations in offering an enterprise secure and straightforward environment for consumers.

Network Security
ESET updates products and launches 'Inspect Cloud' solution
ESET has refreshed its line of business products and announced the arrival of ESET Inspect Cloud, designed to help businesses with security measures.

Network Security
Versa Networks is 2021 unified SASE market share leader
Versa Networks has announced it has been listed as the unified secure access service edge (SASE) market share leader for 2021, with an 84% market share.

SaaS
Axonius closes $200 million Series E at $2.6 billion valuation
Axonius, a cybersecurity and SaaS management company, has announced it closed $200 million in Series E funding.

Network Security
Palo Alto Networks launches Nebula for network security
Palo Alto Networks has announced the upgrade of its PAN-OS software to help find the evasive, zero-day attacks.

Ransomware
Sophos launches zero trust offering for advanced endpoint protection
Sophos has launched Sophos ZTNA, a zero trust network access (ZTNA) offering that fully integrates with Sophos Intercept X to provide advanced endpoint protection and zero trust network access with a single agent.

Firewall
Check Point launches Quantum Lightspeed Firewalls to introduce network security revolution
Cyber security firm Check Point Software Technologies has announced the extension of the Check Point Quantum portfolio.

Network Security
Cybercriminals hack 93% of company networks - report
"In order to build an effective protection system, it is necessary to understand what unacceptable events are relevant for a particular company."

Virtualisation
Kaspersky acquires Brain4Net, extends network security offering
“We are delighted to join the Kaspersky team. The spread of SD-WAN technology needs a strong business scenario, that is why we are partnering with Kaspersky XDR."

Citrix Systems
Citrix launches cloud delivered, zero trust network access service
Citrix Secure Private Access leverages adaptive authentication and access policies in conjunction with security controls to provide contextual access to all apps and data employees need.

Cloud migration
Fortinet: Migrating to a security-driven network
Jon McGettigan, Fortinet ANZ Regional Director, explains how you can secure your network services on an incremental basis.

Cloud
Barracuda launches cloud-native SASE platform for better data security
“As businesses move assets to the public cloud, it makes sense to consider going with SASE offerings that are cloud-native. That way there's proximity between network access entry and where the assets are."

Network Security
Critical networks under siege by cyber threats, CrowdStrike finds
CrowdStrike states that these statistics show that threat actors are constantly adapting tactics, techniques, and procedures to accelerate their march toward their objectives.

Cloud
Appgate named leader in zero trust network access by Forrester Research
In the report The Forrester New Wave: Zero Trust Network Access, Q3 2021, the analysts write: "[Appgate] is the best fit for companies that need high security and a self-hosted option."

Cyber Threats
Overprovisioning leads to security vulnerabilities, so what can be done?
More than 60% of IT professionals believe overprovisioning makes their networks more vulnerable, and nearly 70% are concerned that it increases their attack surface.

Security Operations Centre / SOC
Fortinet: Enhance and extend your SOC with visibility, control and automation
Cornelius Mare, Chief Information Security Officer at Fortinet A/NZ, offers insights on how to extend your security policies across all edges and clouds.

Network Security
Network security in the cloud more important than ever
Despite security issues, more organisations than ever are moving workloads to the cloud, building applications in the cloud and subscribing to a wide range of SaaS and other cloud services.

Network Security
Fortinet, NEC and CETIN join forces on large-scale network security project
"Security is a key element in designing, building and operating our critical infrastructure."

Network Security
Fortinet: Secure your NOC with AI-driven detection and response
Jon McGettigan, Fortinet A/NZ Regional Director, introduces a set of strategies to extend and enhance the security functions of your Network Operating Centre (NOC).

Industrial IoT
Claroty raises $140m, marks largest investment ever for the sector
"With this new investment from the most prestigious firms in the world, we have the financial runway to execute on our proven product strategy in a hyper-growth market."

Industrial IoT
New release from Claroty looks to improve industrial network security
Claroty Edge equips customers to discover a complete OT, IoT, and IIoT global asset inventory, as well as identify and manage the vulnerabilities and risks affecting those assets.

Network Security
Is artificial intelligence the future of network security?
There have been significant developments in the artificial intelligence space that make it an increasingly strategic investment.