The Generation 8 portfolio includes multi-gigabit connectivity even for lower-end desktop models, a new unified management platform, and an AI assistant to help administrators with common queries and device management tasks.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Aug 14, 2025 5 mins

FirewallsNetwork Security

IP Fabric weaves advanced firewall discovery into network assurance platform

IP Fabric 7.2 introduces firewall filtering simulation, transparent firewall discovery, and enhanced compliance tools to help enterprises gain greater visibility into their network security infrastructure.

By Sean Michael Kerner

May 21, 2025 5 mins

FirewallsNetwork Management SoftwareNetwork Security

Cato Networks introduces AI-powered policy analysis engine

Cato Autonomous Policies aims to enhance enterprise security posture, reduce manual workloads, and improve operational efficiencies.

By Denise Dubie

May 13, 2025 3 mins

FirewallsNetwork Management SoftwareNetwork Security

Beyond firewalls: SonicWall pivots to embrace cloud, services, AI

SonicWall continues to evolve from hardware-first firewall vendor to comprehensive cloud-native security services.

By Sean Michael Kerner

May 9, 2025 5 mins

Cloud SecurityFirewallsNetwork Security

Cato Networks unveils next-gen firewall

The SASE provider says its NGFW will improve security by closing the window between vulnerabilities and patch updates.

By Denise Dubie

Mar 12, 2025 3 mins

FirewallsNetwork Security

Palo Alto Networks firewall bug being exploited by threat actors: Report

PAN admins urged to block open internet access to firewall management interfaces after discovery of vulnerability.

By Howard Solomon

Feb 14, 2025 3 mins

FirewallsVulnerabilitiesZero-Day Vulnerabilities

Some Palo Alto Networks firewalls are spontaneously rebooting

Company says a 'small number' are affected, and admins seeing the issue should ask for the hotfix.

By Howard Solomon

Feb 13, 2025 3 mins

FirewallsNetworkingNetworking Devices

Fortinet targets branch offices with upgraded firewalls

New FortiGate G-series next-gen firewalls feature boosted performance and support for Fortinet's FortiAI generative AI assistant.

By Michael Cooney

Feb 6, 2025 2 mins

FirewallsNetwork SecuritySecurity

Spy vs spy: Security agencies help secure the network edge

With the rise of attacks on edge devices enabling further incursions by attackers into enterprise networks, it’s time for everyone to step up their security game, say agencies in the Five Eyes alliance

By Lynn Greiner

Feb 6, 2025 7 mins

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