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The Ultimate Guide to Network Security

A curated Indian 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

Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport
Robotics

Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport

Encrypted data exchanges in smart transport can now run far faster on Intel chips, easing a key barrier to edge AI deployment.

Yesterday

Cybersecurity gap widens in access control controllers
Data Protection

Cybersecurity gap widens in access control controllers

More organisations are treating access control controllers as strategic infrastructure, even as missing cybersecurity features rise to 32% of systems.

Yesterday

ThreatBook acquires CyberStrikeAI in red team push
Data Protection

ThreatBook acquires CyberStrikeAI in red team push

The deal gives security teams a widely used AI testing tool with on-premises controls, as vendors race to speed up offensive defence.

Yesterday

HPE lifts networking outlook on AI demand & Juniper savings
Firewalls

HPE lifts networking outlook on AI demand & Juniper savings

AI-related demand is set to boost HPE's networking growth, with the company now forecasting higher margins and USD $800 million in Juniper savings by 2028.

Yesterday

Companies warned of inherited cyber risks in acquisitions
Small Business

Companies warned of inherited cyber risks in acquisitions

Buyers may inherit unpatched systems and monitoring gaps unless cyber checks are done before a deal closes, Quest Technology Management says.

Yesterday

Most organisations lack mature 24x7 security operations
Ransomware

Most organisations lack mature 24x7 security operations

Many firms are still exposed to faster AI-driven attacks, with Logicalis finding 64 per cent lack mature round-the-clock security operations.

Yesterday

Sectigo launches quantum readiness tool for enterprises
Data Protection

Sectigo launches quantum readiness tool for enterprises

Governments and standards bodies are pushing firms to map cryptography now, as missing assets could leave them exposed to post-quantum risks.

2 days ago

A10 launches AI Gateway to control model use & cost
Data Protection

A10 launches AI Gateway to control model use & cost

Organisations using several AI models will get spending, access and policy controls in one place, as use of generative tools spreads across departments.

2 days ago

ClickHouse deepens Microsoft Fabric tie-up with OneLake
Software-as-a-Service

ClickHouse deepens Microsoft Fabric tie-up with OneLake

Users can now query OneLake data directly in Fabric as ClickHouse adds read and write support and lands on Microsoft Marketplace.

3 days ago

Arctic Wolf details post-exploit NetScaler attacks
Network Infrastructure

Arctic Wolf details post-exploit NetScaler attacks

Affected organisations may still face unauthorised access after patching, as researchers found attackers using scripts and reverse shells on NetScaler devices.

3 days ago

Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control
Data Protection

Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control

Cybersecurity features are missing from nearly a third of access controller systems, leaving firms exposed as cloud and AI demands rise.

4 days ago

DrayTek & Enea partner on deeper traffic visibility
Firewalls

DrayTek & Enea partner on deeper traffic visibility

The deal will help DrayTek customers spot AI and other traffic on their networks more quickly, as security shifts deeper into hardware.

4 days ago

Check Point & NVIDIA add real-time AI agent safeguards
Cloud Security

Check Point & NVIDIA add real-time AI agent safeguards

Firms deploying AI agents may gain extra protection as the new setup can block risky actions before they reach systems, in under 100 milliseconds.

4 days ago

SHI warns firms to prepare for quantum security risks
Data Protection

SHI warns firms to prepare for quantum security risks

Businesses may have only a few years to replace ageing encryption before quantum computers make current security methods vulnerable.

4 days ago

UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks
IT services

UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks

Dozens of organisations worldwide face renewed compromise risk after attackers used an encoded path to slip past defences and hit Oracle PeopleSoft.

5 days ago

BlackBerry raises outlook as QNX revenue hits record
IT Industry

BlackBerry raises outlook as QNX revenue hits record

Strong demand for QNX helped lift BlackBerry's second-quarter profit and cash flow, prompting the company to increase full-year guidance.

Last week

Kodak Alaris launches N2000 series scanners for offices
Energy efficient

Kodak Alaris launches N2000 series scanners for offices

Distributed offices can now standardise document capture with scanners that protect records, reduce rework and support audits across multiple sites.

Last week

Cloudbrink launches OnGuard to unify enterprise security
Virtual Private Networks

Cloudbrink launches OnGuard to unify enterprise security

Enterprises could cut security sprawl as the platform extends one policy framework to users, devices and machines before login.

Last week

Palo Alto launches continuous AI defence for clients
Digital Transformation

Palo Alto launches continuous AI defence for clients

Attackers are exploiting AI faster than many defences can respond, prompting a shift to continuous testing for hidden exposures.

Last week

Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
Virtual Private Networks

Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta

A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.

Last week

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