The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls

2026 · Asian 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.

Asian Firewalls news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Firewalls · Digital Transformation
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Ransomware
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Firewalls · Malware
Last week
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · Firewalls · EduTech
Last week
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Firewalls · Virtualisation
This month
Expert columns
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
By Scott Jenkins of SonicWall
Last week
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Last week
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
Last week
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
This month
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
This month
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
This month
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
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
By Allison Clarke of SonicWall
Last month
How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last month
Hexnode CEO on how fintech breaches multiply where device visibility ends
By Apu Pavithran of Hexnode
Last month
Consistent security, less overhead: Help your customers do more with SonicWall NSM
By Suriti Singh of SonicWall
Last month
Interviews
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: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Discussing Cyber Criminal
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure
Discussing Data Analytics
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Recent news
NetAssist cuts threat times with Graylog SIEM refresh
About Managed Security Services Provider
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Indosat profit up 12.2% as AI drives ARPU, broadband push
About Unified Communications
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Indosat's AI spam shield blocks scams worth USD $500m
About Data Protection
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
NGINX config tampering enables stealth web traffic hijack
About Security Information and Event Management
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link
About Cloud Services
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
AI-driven cyber attacks surge in Check Point 2026 report
About Ransomware
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
CelcomDigi spotlights 5G with towerrun & track duel
About Gaming
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Zyxel Nebula 19.30 boosts MSP multi-tenant control
About Productivity
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Zyxel unveils Nebula 19.30 for advanced MSP management
About FWA
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Check Point backs Google Cloud to close ASEAN 'Cloud Gap'
About DevOps
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics
About Trends & Predictions
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces
About Leadership
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Squareroot8 & VIAVI forge Asia-Pacific quantum pact
About Unified Communications
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Zyxel firewall wins Taiwan Excellence Award 2026
About Virtual Private Networks
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi revamps ONE bundle with 5G, fibre & Disney+
About Gaming
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Zyxel joins FIRST, boosting global product security role
About Public Sector
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Netskope boosts SASE reach with new Malaysia hub, Indonesia push
About Software-as-a-Service
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
About Data Protection
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Thailand taps Elastic to power 'Year of Cybersecurity'
About Public Sector
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Netskope partners with PT Securite Asia to boost Indonesian cybersecurity
About Managed Services
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Job moves
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
Move at Macnica
This month
Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth
Move at Palo Alto Networks
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
SolarWinds appoints Sandeep Mehra as Asia-Pacific & Japan channel sales director
Move at Cisco
Fri, 20th May 2022
Netskope appoints Matt Paull as Vice President of Channel Sales
Move at Symantec
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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