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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.

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Recent Network Security News

Coro signs Australian distribution deal with Leader
Productivity

Coro signs Australian distribution deal with Leader

Australian MSPs and resellers gain access to Coro's cybersecurity platform as the deal broadens channel options and simplifies security management.

Last month

Omada launches Fusion Gateway in Australia at AUD $349
Virtual Private Networks

Omada launches Fusion Gateway in Australia at AUD $349

Small businesses may benefit from a gateway that bundles cloud management and a five-year warranty, with no recurring software fees.

Last month

Why Australian SMEs can't afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought
Disaster Recovery

Why Australian SMEs can't afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought

Rising attack volumes are exposing under-resourced SMEs to downtime, lost contracts and regulatory risk unless security is built in now.

Last month

Australian firms lag on post-quantum crypto readiness
Manufacturing

Australian firms lag on post-quantum crypto readiness

Only 11% of organisations are confident they can meet post-quantum deadlines, as legacy systems and tight budgets slow Australian preparations.

Last month

Arctic Wolf unveils exposure management for AI-driven risks
Digital Transformation

Arctic Wolf unveils exposure management for AI-driven risks

Businesses face faster-growing exposure risks as the security firm widens its portfolio with tools for vulnerabilities, mobile threats and patching.

Last month

Vocus & Fortinet launch Secure Shield for AI oversight
Data Protection

Vocus & Fortinet launch Secure Shield for AI oversight

It aims to curb staff data leaks into public AI tools by giving Australian employers visibility and controls over what workers share.

Last month

White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
Data Protection

White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing

Procurement teams in defence and critical infrastructure may now view White Rook Cyber more favourably after its CREST testing approval.

Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft
Breach Prevention

Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft

Credential theft is being tackled earlier as Australian organisations face more phishing and automated attacks that can slip past standard defences.

Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know
Spam

New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know

Cheap, newly released web addresses are likely to give phishing gangs fresh cover as ICANN’s 2026 expansion rolls out over the coming months.

Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
Cloud Services

Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site

Western Australian enterprises and agencies can now keep SASE traffic local, easing compliance and latency concerns under tighter data rules.

Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge
Firewalls

Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge

Critical infrastructure and cloud operators face harder-to-detect attacks as criminals turn routers, VPN gateways and IoT kit into proxies.

Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
Breach Prevention

Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems

Critical infrastructure operators could face remote building systems attacks after Claroty found flaws in a standard linking legacy controls to IP networks.

Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions
Malware

Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions

Phishing and malware activity has doubled in Gulf markets since late February, with attackers exploiting conflict themes to target finance and energy links.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
Cloud Storage

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.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks
Security Operations Centres

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.

Mon, 16th Mar 2026

AI to drive Australian cyber security spend to 2026 high
Breach Prevention

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.

Mon, 16th Mar 2026

OpenText launches Secure Cloud for Australian MSPs
Cloud Services

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.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Bitdefender warns of AI 'vibeware' targeting India
Cloud Services

Bitdefender warns of AI 'vibeware' targeting India

Bitdefender flags AI-powered 'vibeware' malware blitz hitting Indian government targets, using niche languages to overwhelm defences.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push
Data Protection

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.

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

IPTel adopts Highlight to enhance managed services
Cloud Services

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.

Wed, 25th Feb 2026

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