The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls

2026 · American Edition

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.

American Firewalls news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Firewalls · Digital Transformation
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Ransomware
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Malware
Last week
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · Firewalls · EduTech
Last week
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Firewalls · Virtualisation
This month
Expert columns
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Yesterday
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
By Scott Jenkins of SonicWall
Last week
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Last week
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
Last week
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
This month
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
This month
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
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
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
Interviews
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Discussing Chief Information Security Officer
Last month
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Discussing Cyber Criminal
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Recent news
Enzoic partners boost defences against stolen passwords
About Data Protection
Last month
Terra Portal blends AI agents with human-led pentesting
About DevOps
Last month
Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy
About Network Infrastructure
Last month
How a woman's perspective can be valuable in digital infrastructure
About Leadership
Last month
QuSecure wins USD $3.9m AFWERX deal for quantum security
About IT Industry
Last month
QuSecure wins role on missile defence SHIELD deal
About Network Security
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Cargill deploys NTT DATA private 5G across 50 sites
About Robotics
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
CIQ advances Rocky Linux with NIST post-quantum step
About Public Sector
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
CyberFOX lands nine-figure funding to boost MSP security
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Unicorns outpace Global 2000 on core domain security
About Data Protection
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
US small firms face rising cyber attacks amid weak defences
About Cloud Services
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
AppViewX unveils AI tools for 47-day SSL certificate era
About Hybrid Cloud
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Providing a more secure guest Wi-Fi experience is good for business
About Antivirus
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Why deep IP intelligence is now essential for security and fraud teams
About Virtual Private Networks
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
5 ways to cut IT costs with network digital twins
About Network Infrastructure
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
The private network is live. Now what?
About Robotics
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Gaining control: The human role in AI-driven automation
About Network Infrastructure
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Organisations are progressively adopting Network Convergence to drive efficiency and User Experience
About Collaboration
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to boost AI security & speed
About Cloud Services
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
SecureW2 boosts certificate security with new risk integrations
About Network Security
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Job moves
Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy
Move at NVIDIA
Last month
Andrea Genschaw named Chief Financial Officer at GTT
Move at PwC
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Simbian appoints John Schmitz to drive global AI sales growth
Move at Cisco
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Upwind appoints Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive growth
Move at PayPal
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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