The Ultimate Guide to Network Security
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Network Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Vocus & Fortinet launch Secure Shield for AI oversight
Vocus and Fortinet launch Secure Shield to help Australian employers monitor staff use of generative AI and curb sensitive data leaks.
White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
White Rook Cyber gains CREST accreditation as defence and critical infrastructure buyers seek certified penetration testing providers.
Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft
Arctic Wolf opens gated beta for Decipio, a tool aimed at flagging credential theft in corporate networks before attackers can move laterally.
New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know
New generic domain extensions due in 2026 could give phishing crews fresh, cheap infrastructure unless security teams prepare early.
Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
Check Point expands Australian secure access network with Perth site for Western Australian customers seeking local data handling and compliance.
Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge
Lumen says attackers are increasingly exploiting routers, VPN gateways and other edge devices in Australia, with nation-state activity and proxy networks making detection harder.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Network Security
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Featured News
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Entrust joins forces with Chillisoft to bolster ANZ cyber defences, blending identity, education and quantum-ready security expertise.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
HPE unites Aruba and Juniper under the HPE Networking banner to push AI‑driven, secure, self‑managing networks for enterprise customers.
Reviews
Expert Columns
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Exclusive: SailPoint outlines new era of adaptive identity at Sydney event
Recent Network Security News
Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
Claroty warns that CEA-852 weaknesses in building controls could let hackers reach exposed gateways, disrupt services and widen risks across critical sites.
Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions
Bitdefender reports a 130% jump in phishing and malware activity across Gulf markets, with fake invoices and banking lures driving attacks.
Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
Good Drinks taps Macquarie Telecom for new SASE network to curb peak-season outages and bolster cyber security across its national operations.
Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks
Ingram Micro warns MSPs that generative AI is shifting cyber risk to the information layer, demanding new focus on data use and governance.
AI to drive Australian cyber security spend to 2026 high
Australian cyber security spending will hit AUD $7.555 billion in 2026, as AI adoption, talent shortages and rising threats fuel fresh investment.
OpenText launches Secure Cloud for Australian MSPs
OpenText rolls out its revamped Secure Cloud in Australia, targeting MSPs with unified security, backup and local AUD $ billing tools.
Bitdefender warns of AI 'vibeware' targeting India
Bitdefender flags AI-powered 'vibeware' malware blitz hitting Indian government targets, using niche languages to overwhelm defences.
Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push
Zenarmor launches global channel partner drive to deliver distributed SASE, keeping inspection local and partners in operational control.
IPTel adopts Highlight to enhance managed services
Australian networking provider IPTel rolls out Highlight's observability platform to bolster managed services visibility and executive reporting.
SD-WAN is the SASE foundation enterprises can't ignore
Enterprises rushing to adopt SASE must modernise with SD-WAN first, or risk poor performance, fragmented visibility and weak security.
Turning shelfware into software value
Australian firms will spend nearly AUD $6.2 billion on cybersecurity in 2025, but partners must tackle shelfware to unlock real value.
Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident
Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.
Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025
Fortinet crowns Aussie Broadband its Australia Partner of the Year 2025, also naming it Telco Partner of the Year amid wider channel honours.
Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools
A cyber incident has driven a surge in demand for YubiKey security devices as Australian public schools tighten authentication controls.
Hugging Face used to spread Android trojan TrustBastion
Cybercriminals abused Hugging Face to host rapidly mutating TrustBastion Android malware stealing credentials across Asia-Pacific.
Illumio named Gartner Customers' Choice for security
Illumio earns Gartner Customers' Choice for network security microsegmentation, scoring 4.8 out of 5 with 98% willing to recommend.
Konica Minolta named Leader in IDC print security study
Konica Minolta has been named a Leader in IDC's Worldwide Print Security assessment, praised for its layered, security-by-design approach.
CyberCX extends Australian Open cyber security deal
CyberCX will stay on as the Australian Open's cyber security partner through 2026, as tennis ramps up defences against digital threats.
Flat network blamed in Victoria education cyber breach
Victoria's education network faces claims its “flat” design let hackers reach statewide student data from a single weak entry point.
Student data breaches expose cyber flaws in schools
Data breaches at Victorian schools and Sydney University expose deep cyber flaws, leaving Australian students vulnerable to long-term threats.
Job Moves
Genetec appoints Dale Simons as Account Executive for Victoria and Tasmania
Gallagher Security promotes George Dunleavy to Sales Manager for SA & NT
Paul Randazzo joins Dicker Data to helm Cloud division
Fortinet responds to Govt legislation with appointment in Aus