The Ultimate Guide to Network Security
A curated American edition of IndustrialDay 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.
American Network Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
WhiteMatter raises USD $20 million to govern AI agents
The Series A funding will help the San Francisco- and Austin-based group scale software that already governs 2.25 million AI agents.
File security incidents hit 41.7% of organisations
The average breach cost of USD $2.2 million underlines why many firms may be underestimating their file security gaps, the survey found.
Grafana opens marketplace for paid plugins on Cloud
Grafana Cloud users can now trial and subscribe to vetted commercial plugins, giving developers a paid route into the platform's catalog.
Aeris & Telna expand Internet of Things access in Brazil
Enterprises deploying connected devices in Brazil will gain local-compliance access and remote eSIM provisioning, easing permanent roaming hurdles.
Contrivian launches US government solutions division
Federal agencies and defence organisations will get tailored connectivity and security support as demand for Constellation grows in disrupted environments.
Corelight launches AI tools for faster, auditable SOCs
Regulated security teams get auditable AI assistance as Corelight's new tools aim to speed triage without losing traceability.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Network Security
File security incidents hit 41.7% of organisations
Fortinet lifts full-year outlook after strong third quarter
Gigamon unveils tools to track shadow AI across networks
Check Point launches AI-scale security orchestrator 200
Island named only Gartner Customers' Choice for browsers
Featured News
Expert Columns
Securing the AI Systems of Tomorrow
SOCtoberfest Kickoff: The 7 Deadly Sins of Cybersecurity Meet CISA's Core Steps
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
The autonomous SOC takeover
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
Why maritime and offshore leaders are sinking physical SIMs for global connectivity
Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Network Security News
SimSpace launches EWI Radar to test OT cyber defences
OT teams can now validate cyber controls in a simulated environment before deployment, reducing the risk of disrupting live industrial systems.
AlgoSec wins AWS infrastructure protection security badge
It gives cloud security buyers a new signal of validated expertise as more firms try to keep policy consistent across hybrid AWS environments.
AMD launches 6th Gen EPYC chips for AI data centres
The new chips are already shipping from major hardware vendors as AMD targets heavier AI and cloud workloads in the data centre.
Linux Foundation launches Agent Name Service for AI
The open standard aims to let organisations verify AI agents before they are trusted to act across networks, systems and services.
Fortinet brings AI security to Equinix distributed hub
Enterprises can now inspect AI prompts and responses across clouds and data centres through a validated Fortinet-Equinix architecture.
AI attacker blocked by microsegmentation in Anthropic test
The result underscores how microsegmentation can stop an AI intruder from turning one compromised machine into wider network access.
Logicalis wins Cisco secure networking specialisation
It gives multinational customers a single secure networking managed-service model across five markets, with plans to double that reach within six months.
ASC X9 Financial PKI gains traction ahead of DTCC deadlines
More than 1,900 organisations are now deploying or testing the system as DTCC certificate rules force financial firms to move fast before year-end deadlines.
CrowdStrike launches tools to detect risky AI agents
The tools are designed to spot rogue AI behaviour and simulate attacks before autonomous systems can reach critical data or systems.
One in five firms hit by shadow AI security incident
Roughly one in five organisations have already suffered a breach tied to unapproved AI connections, as visibility lags behind spending plans.
Hilt raises USD $4.2 million to spot data theft in real time
The seed round gives the San Francisco start-up fresh capital to expand engineering and commercial growth as it targets data theft in real time.
ThreatLocker launches Zero Trust AI Control for agents
Security teams can now limit what autonomous agents access, run and connect to as businesses widen AI use across core operations.
Toshiba launches platform for quantum-safe networks
Organisations facing future encryption risks can now trial Toshiba's system, which is designed to scale quantum-safe protection across existing networks.
Forescout warns of global exposure in refrigeration systems
Researchers found nearly 13,000 exposed refrigeration services in 99 countries, widening fears that remote access could disrupt food, medicine and storage.
Barracuda appoints Dan Fletcher as Chief Financial Officer
The cybersecurity company is bolstering its executive team as it pushes into a new growth phase and seeks to capitalise on demand for its platforms.
Oracle launches AI security mesh with OpenAI to fix flaws
The service aims to help enterprises spot and repair vulnerabilities faster across cloud and on-premises systems, while keeping human approval in place.
FireMon integrates Akamai Guardicore for policy governance
The move gives security teams a single view of segmentation and firewall rules, reducing policy drift as zero trust projects spread across hybrid networks.
Netgear launches cloud-managed security gateway for SMEs
Smaller branches can now add cloud-managed security from NETGEAR at USD $349.99, with the first year of Exium service included.
Leostream launches cloud remote access alternative to VPN
Organisations can now limit contractors and staff to approved machines only, avoiding wider network exposure and reducing reliance on VPNs.
Fortinet launches cloud SASE for small branch offices
The move gives retailers and other distributed operators cloud security for small branches without adding on-site firewalls or endpoint software.
Job Moves
Thrive appoints John Toney as security services chief
Aeris names Suresh Sathyamurthy as Chief Marketing Officer
Forcepoint appoints Vincent Merlin as Marketing Chief
iCOUNTER names Ali Waezzadah as Chief Information Security Officer
QuSecure appoints ex-CIA officer to advisory board
CodeHunter appoints Anurag Jain as Engineering Chief
Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy