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The Ultimate Guide to Network Security

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Network Security.

What to know about Network Security

Network Security encompasses the technologies, policies, and practices designed to safeguard computer networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and data breaches. In an era marked by digital transformation, cloud adoption, and increased remote workforces, securing networks has become an essential priority for businesses, governments, and institutions alike.

This tag brings together an extensive range of insights and developments on network security, reflecting current challenges such as ransomware surges, DDoS attacks, vulnerabilities in IoT devices, and emerging risks linked with AI and cloud infrastructures. Readers can explore the evolving landscape of network protection technologies including virtual firewalls, secure SD-WAN solutions, zero trust models, encrypted traffic management, and unified threat management platforms.

From detailed case studies on securing healthcare and retail sectors to analysis of regional cyber threat trends, readers will find practical advice, expert opinions, and vendor news that illuminate how network security strategies adapt to protect organizational assets, maintain compliance, and ensure business continuity in an increasingly complex cyber-threat environment.

Whether you are a cybersecurity professional looking to stay abreast of the latest innovations or a business leader seeking to understand and mitigate risks to your network infrastructure, this collection of stories offers valuable perspectives on the critical role of network security today.

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Recent Network Security News

Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 for AI
Data Protection

Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 for AI

Broadcom unveils VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 to help enterprises run AI workloads in private cloud with lower costs and tighter security.

Yesterday

Tanium launches Atlas to speed IT & security response
Chief Technology Officers

Tanium launches Atlas to speed IT & security response

Tanium launches Atlas, an autonomous platform for IT and security teams, as Chief Operating Officer Matt Quinn says AI-driven attacks are accelerating.

Yesterday

Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence
Social Media

Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence

Infoblox adds Axur's AI-driven threat hunting to its security suite, extending detection into social media, app stores and the dark web.

Yesterday

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Data Protection

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems

Genetec warns AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords and access gaps in connected cameras, doors and cloud-based security systems.

Yesterday

Microsoft launches Agent 365 to oversee AI agents
Data Protection

Microsoft launches Agent 365 to oversee AI agents

Microsoft makes Agent 365 generally available, giving organisations a single control layer for AI agents across devices, cloud services and security tools.

3 days ago

Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
Firewalls

Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce

Experian unveils Agent Trust framework to verify AI agents and consumers in digital purchases, as Visa, Cloudflare and Skyfire join rollout.

Last week

Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks
Breach Prevention

Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks

Microsoft sees QR code phishing surge 146% to 18.7 million attacks in March as Tycoon2FA disruption cuts volume and tactics shift.

Last week

Team Cymru launches MCP server for threat intelligence
Breach Prevention

Team Cymru launches MCP server for threat intelligence

Team Cymru launches Pure Signal MCP Server to let AI agents query threat intelligence, pivot across internet data and streamline security investigations.

Last week

AI is biggest cyber threat to CISOs, NCC Group warns
Disaster Recovery

AI is biggest cyber threat to CISOs, NCC Group warns

Artificial intelligence heightens cyber risk for chief information security officers as ransomware attacks rise 22% in March, NCC Group says.

Last week

Scality launches Veeam backup appliance for mid-size firms
Breach Prevention

Scality launches Veeam backup appliance for mid-size firms

Scality launches ARTESCA+ Veeam HA, a unified backup appliance for mid-size firms, pairing Veeam Data Platform with object storage and triple high availability.

Last week

Bots make up 53% of web traffic, Thales report says
Threat intelligence

Bots make up 53% of web traffic, Thales report says

Thales says AI-driven bots now account for 53% of web traffic, as malicious automation surges and API attacks intensify across finance.

Last week

Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking
Ransomware

Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking

Industrial manufacturing heads Digitain's cyber risk index, with healthcare and information technology close behind as attacks, breaches and ransomware mount.

Last week

Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts
Education, Learning & Training

Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts

Fortinet backs AI governance and quantum-safe upgrades as sustainability report highlights lower product energy use and training progress.

Last week

AI tools widen cyber attack threat, Flashpoint warns
Digital Transformation

AI tools widen cyber attack threat, Flashpoint warns

AI tools are speeding up vulnerability hunting and could help lower-skilled hackers exploit flaws far sooner, Flashpoint has warned.

Last month

IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
Network Infrastructure

IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations

IP Fabric unveils a governed MCP server for network operations, aiming to let enterprises use AI safely for troubleshooting, compliance and change planning.

Last month

Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
Malware

Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world

Universities face a more varied cyber onslaught, with data breaches, hacktivism and ransomware surging as researchers draw nation-state attention.

Last month

SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
Network Infrastructure

SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE

SITA rolls out managed campus network for airports with HPE, using cloud controls and AI to cut downtime, simplify operations and scale across sites.

Last month

Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
Data Protection

Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security

Check Point and Google Cloud add governance and live monitoring to enterprise AI agents as firms race to secure autonomous workflows.

Last month

Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
Cloud Services

Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools

Google Cloud adds agentic AI infrastructure across compute, networking, data and sovereign deployment as it courts enterprise workloads.

Last month

Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
Data Protection

Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence

Google Cloud expands AI security with new agents, Wiz integrations and fraud defences as it targets faster, more automated cyber attacks.

Last month