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Exclusive: SonicWall's Suroop Chandran on why security basics still fail

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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SonicWall warns over 95% of cyber breaches stem from misconfigured tools, as firms lean on MSPs and cyber warranties to plug skills gaps.
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SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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SonicWall launches unified automation tools to cut alert fatigue, speed cyber threat remediation and streamline overstretched security teams.
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CrowdStrike study touts 273% ROI on modern endpoint security

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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CrowdStrike cites a Forrester study claiming 273% ROI and USD $5m in three-year benefits from consolidating legacy endpoint security.
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Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
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Motorola unveils AI Visual Alerts for on-prem security

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Motorola launches Avigilon Visual Alerts, an on-prem AI system that spots bespoke safety and security risks across complex camera networks.
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Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers' favourite door: unpatched systems.
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Cynomi appoints Shane Deegan as Chief Revenue Officer

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Cynomi names former ThreatLocker leader Shane Deegan as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead MSP-focused global cybersecurity growth.
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Zyxel firewall wins Taiwan Excellence Award 2026

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Zyxel's USG FLEX 50HP hybrid firewall secures a Taiwan Excellence Award 2026, taking Zyxel Group's tally of honours past the 100 mark.
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Opengear achieves SOC 2, ISO 27001 security double

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Opengear secures SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, bolstering trust in its resilient network management and independent control plane.
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Radware warns of AI 'internet of machines' by 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Radware predicts AI-driven bots will dominate internet traffic by 2026, forcing firms to rethink API defences, DDoS and compliance.
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LevelBlue adds unlimited Tenable scans to USM platform

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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LevelBlue bakes unlimited Tenable-powered vulnerability scans into its USM platform, promising broader exposure management at no extra cost.
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Proofpoint named Leader in Gartner 2025 email security

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Proofpoint crowned a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, topping rivals on Ability to Execute for a second year.
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Advancing our secure by design pledge: What's new in SonicOS 7.3 and NSM 3.1

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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SonicWall's SonicOS 7.3 and NSM 3.1 harden networks with secure-by-default passwords, auto patching and stronger encrypted management.
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Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.
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Unified security platforms help firms tackle network complexity

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Organisations are adopting unified security platforms to simplify network management, reduce errors and enhance threat detection amid growing infrastructure complexity.
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HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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HID has launched Amico facial recognition readers for smart buildings in Southeast Asia, enhancing secure, contactless access with digital identity integration.
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Asia's video security enters a new era of hybrid intelligence

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Asia's video security is shifting to hybrid intelligence, blending cloud innovation with existing systems for flexible, scalable monitoring solutions.
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OpenEye adds AI video tools to reduce false alarms & boost security

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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OpenEye's new AI-powered video tools in its OWS platform reduce false alarms and enhance security with remote arming, analytics, and real-time incident response.
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FireMon deepens Zero Trust integration for hybrid security

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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FireMon expands Zero Trust with deeper Illumio integration and continued support for VMware NSX and Zscaler, unifying security across hybrid environments.
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Your Data deserves better

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.