The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls

2026 · Kiwi 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.

Kiwi Firewalls news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Firewalls · Digital Transformation
Today
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Ransomware
Yesterday
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Malware
2 days ago
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · Firewalls · EduTech
3 days ago
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Firewalls · Virtualisation
Last week
Reviews
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh
Gaming
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Expert columns
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
By Scott Jenkins of SonicWall
Today
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
By Shannon Harris of HP New Zealand
Today
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Today
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
By Nick Frantzen of Fortinet New Zealand
Yesterday
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
By Dwayne Alexander of Alexander PR
Yesterday
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
3 days ago
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
4 days ago
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
Last week
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
By Dr Steven Woodhouse of Fortinet Australia and New Zealand
Last week
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
Last week
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
Last week
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
Interviews
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Discussing Resellers
Last month
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: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Discussing Network Infrastructure
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Discussing Cyber Criminal
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Recent news
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
About Network Infrastructure
Today
Thales launches Imperva for Google Cloud in controlled availability
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
About Malware
Yesterday
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
About Network Infrastructure
Yesterday
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
About Virtual Private Networks
2 days ago
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
About IT service management
2 days ago
Zero Networks launches AI segmentation to curb shadow AI
About Data Protection
2 days ago
The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Fortinet wins Google Cloud 2026 Partner award for security
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
Nextro wins Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand
About Network Infrastructure
Last week
Team Cymru launches Total Insights Feeds for threat data
About Malware
Last week
Job moves
Coro promotes Benjamin Morrell to security strategy role
Move at Anomali
Today
Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
Move at Island
Yesterday
Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Move at Illumio
Yesterday
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
Last week
Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales
Move at Cisco
This month
Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head
Move at Auckland Council
Last month
SentinelOne names Jason Duerden ANZ area vice president
Move at BlackBerry
Last month
SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO
Move at SonicWALL
Last month
DryRun Security adds Andrew Peterson to drive AI shift
Move at Palo Alto Networks
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Crimson Education names Sir John Key chair amid expansion
Move at Google
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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