Network Access Control (NAC) stories
Without being on the network, bad actors can’t achieve their nefarious goals. The combination of
technologies enabling the introduction and implementation of access control policies for corporate
infrastructure by devices in the control of users (people) or device-to-device communication (IoT) is
known as Network Access Control.
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
4 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Portnox hires Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer to drive global growth, with the cybersecurity veteran tasked with sharpening go-to-market strategy.
Portnox wins third SC Award for authentication technology
Last month
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Portnox takes third straight SC Award as enterprises shift to cloud-based authentication for employees, devices, machines and AI identities.
Akamai adds AI tools to speed Zero Trust segmentation
Last month
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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ransomware
Akamai injects new AI into Guardicore Segmentation to automate Zero Trust policies, curb lateral movement and shrink breach blast radius.
Akamai adds AI features to Guardicore segmentation
Last month
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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ransomware
Akamai infuses Guardicore Segmentation with AI to automate zero trust policies and curb lateral movement across hybrid and cloud estates.
Tufin unveils AI assistants & executive security hub
Last month
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Tufin rolls out four AI assistants and a customisable executive hub to speed network security rule searches, access changes and risk insight.
Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices
Last month
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Netskope and Forescout link tools to push zero trust across managed and unmanaged devices, curbing lateral movement on local networks.
Cloudflare adds quantum-safe encryption across SASE
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
Cloudflare has enabled quantum-safe encryption across its SASE platform, securing IPsec, WAN and Zero Trust links without extra cost.
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.
SecureW2 unveils Nexus Partner Programme for growth
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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edutech
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firewalls
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network security
SecureW2 launches Nexus Partner Programme, a global channel initiative to drive passwordless, certificate-based network security growth.
Asimily boosts Cisco ISE with new device microsegmentation
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Asimily adds device-aware microsegmentation to Cisco ISE, turning its device intelligence into enforceable security group policies at scale.
Portnox unveils global channel push with new VP hire
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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saas
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Portnox launches structured global channel programme and hires veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to spearhead partner growth.
SonicWall sees 500% surge in cloud & zero trust bookings
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
SonicWall's cloud and zero trust bookings soar over 500%, driven by a surge in partners and a shift to cloud-first cybersecurity solutions.
Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Netskope enhances its Universal ZTNA solution with AI-driven policy automation and extended device security for diverse IT and operational technology environments.
Akamai & Seraphic partner to deliver unified Zero Trust browser security
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Akamai and Seraphic have partnered to integrate secure enterprise browser technology with Zero Trust access, enhancing protection for apps, SaaS, and AI tools.
Portnox teams with SentinelOne to boost real-time zero trust security
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Portnox integrates with SentinelOne to combine real-time endpoint security and network access control, enhancing automated zero trust defence for organisations.
Netskope unveils AI Copilot & MCP server to advance zero trust
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Netskope launches AI Copilot and MCP server to enhance zero trust network access and strengthen AI security in the workplace with its updated Netskope One platform.
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
Portnox unveils cloud ZTNA for secure, agentless remote access
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Portnox launches cloud-native ZTNA offering passwordless, agentless access to web apps with a free unlimited-user version, boosting secure remote work.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has deepened its partnership with Versa to enhance secure network access with expanded Zero Trust and Secure SD-WAN solutions for enterprises.
Portnox & CrowdStrike team up for real-time access control
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Portnox and CrowdStrike have partnered to deliver real-time, risk-based network access control using continuous device telemetry and Zero Trust scoring.