Next Gen Firewall stories
Like its real-world namesake, a firewall in computer technology is a structure preventing unwanted incursion. The real world one slows or stops fire, the virtual one slows or stops hackers and malware as a barrier between the internet and your private network. Firewalls can be physical devices monitoring and filtering traffic going into or out of the network, or it can be a software product or service. A Next Gen firewall performs essentially the same task, but with added intelligence – including application awareness and control, integrated intrusion prevention, and threat intelligence.

Versa earns unified communications product of the year award
Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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Versa SASE was recognized for integrated secure SD-WAN, secure web gateway, cloud access security broker, zero trust, and network firewalling.

Fortinet enhances FortiFlex program for demands of modern workplace
Tue, 13th Jun 2023
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Fortinet introduces new product and service additions to its FortiFlex program, offering more flexible licensing options to customers.

Pacific National partner Fortinet, Ip.Glass securing assets
Wed, 3rd May 2023
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Pacific National safeguards critical infrastructure in Australia while boosting secure network access for reliable operations with Fortinet and Ip.Glass.

FortiGate 600F NGFW achieves AAA ranking in testing
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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The tests simulated raw packet processing performance, hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) capacity and real-world single application flows.

Versa Networks named 2022 CyberSecured Awards winner
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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Versa SASE 5G Edge won for delivering the industry’s only complete SASE integration of cloud security, networking, SD-WAN, secure access, and analytics.

Secure digital acceleration across hybrid IT with Fortinet's latest firewall
Mon, 7th Feb 2022
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The new Fortinet firewall increases security and networking convergence across hybrid IT, enabling secure digital acceleration.

How machine learning is disrupting NGFWs and network security for the better
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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According to Palo Alto Networks, there are four key elements of a machine learning-powered next-generation firewall (NGFW).
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Fastly lists next-gen web application firewall on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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Fastly has made its next-gen web application firewall available in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace, offering comprehensive protection to businesses.

Fortinet: Visibility, control and resiliency across clouds and workloads
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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The advantages of a consistent security policy across all clouds and workloads, according to Jon McGettigan, Fortinet ANZ Regional Director.

Fortinet unleashes latest next-gen firewall for hybrid data centres
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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Fortinet’s CMO and EVP of products, John Maddison, says the product combines high performance, integrated networking, and security for hybrid data centres.

WatchGuard releases two new firewall appliances
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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New Firebox M Series appliances provide flexible security for organisations managing the increased shift to remote workforces.

Frost & Sullivan: Firewalls to drive network security market
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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Enterprises’ heightened threats from criminal entities and state-sponsored actors are strongly encouraging them to adopt network security solutions.

Check Point a Leader in Firewall Magic Quadrant for 21st Time
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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It is the 21st time in the company’s history that Check Point has been named a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls.

Video: Security for the modern organisation with VMware
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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Ingram Micro NZ VMware BDM Adam Saunders explains VMware’s solutions for end to end security, from the device to the data centre and cloud.

Cisco ASA firewall users urged to patch systems now
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Since early January 2020, the number of internet-accessible Cisco ASA devices considered vulnerable has jumped from 170,000 to 220,000.

WatchGuard recognised as a 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Network Firewalls
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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WatchGuard named 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Network Firewalls, praised for innovation.

WatchGuard firewall takes top spot in NSS Labs tests
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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WatchGuard Technologies’ firewall product has achieved commendations from NSS Labs for the third year in a row.

Palo Alto releases new, feature-rich firewall
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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Palo Alto is calling it the ‘fastest-ever next-generation firewall’ with integrated cloud-based DNS Security service to stop attacks.

Microservices firewall firm Alcide raises $7m for expansion
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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An Israel-based cybersecurity firm has raised $7 million in Series A funding just seven months after launching its platform.

How to effectively implement a software-defined secure network
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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The unified SDSN platform combines policy, detection, and enforcement with a comprehensive product portfolio.

Why there’s a network security gold rush
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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Network security appliance market revenue grew 9% YoY in 2Q 2018, with enterprise-class firewalls driving growth, says Dell'Oro Group report. Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, Huawei, and Juniper are the top Firewall - Enterprise vendors.

Barracuda announces new ‘cloud-generation’ firewalls
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Barracuda expands public cloud functionality for Web and NextGen Firewalls, offering utility-based consumption and automated security controls.

Gartner labels Fortinet a ‘leader’ in enterprise network firewalls
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Fortinet has been recognised as a ‘leader’ in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Networks Firewalls.