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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

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.

This 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.

Last month

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.

Last month

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.

Last month

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.

Last month

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.

Last month

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.

Last month

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

SD-WAN is the SASE foundation enterprises can't ignore
Network Infrastructure

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.

Wed, 18th Feb 2026

Turning shelfware into software value
Security Operations Centres

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.

Tue, 17th Feb 2026

Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident
Data Protection

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.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025
Network Infrastructure

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.

Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools
Data breach

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.

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026

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