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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.
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Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties

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Exclusive Networks deepens its UK and Ireland portfolio by adding Extreme’s AI-driven cloud networking platform to its cybersecurity-focused line-up.
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Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

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Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.
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SecureW2 unveils Nexus Partner Programme for growth

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SecureW2 launches Nexus Partner Programme, a global channel initiative to drive passwordless, certificate-based network security growth.
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Asimily boosts Cisco ISE with new device microsegmentation

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Asimily adds device-aware microsegmentation to Cisco ISE, turning its device intelligence into enforceable security group policies at scale.
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Portnox unveils global channel push with new VP hire

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Portnox launches structured global channel programme and hires veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to spearhead partner growth.
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Portnox unveils global partner push with new channel VP

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Portnox launches a global channel partner programme and names cybersecurity veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to drive growth.
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Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa

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Blue Cloud joins BSNL’s 5G FWA partner panel in Maharashtra and Goa, tying in Konkan Railway plans and forecast INR ₹178 crore in two years.
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SonicWall sees 500% surge in cloud & zero trust bookings

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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SonicWall's cloud and zero trust bookings soar over 500%, driven by a surge in partners and a shift to cloud-first cybersecurity solutions.
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Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Netskope enhances its Universal ZTNA solution with AI-driven policy automation and extended device security for diverse IT and operational technology environments.
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Akamai & Seraphic partner to bolster Zero Trust security tools

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Akamai and Seraphic have partnered to integrate secure enterprise browser technology with Zero Trust security, enhancing protection for AI, SaaS and private apps.
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Akamai & Seraphic partner to deliver unified Zero Trust browser security

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Akamai and Seraphic have partnered to integrate secure enterprise browser technology with Zero Trust access, enhancing protection for apps, SaaS, and AI tools.
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Portnox teams with SentinelOne to boost real-time zero trust security

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Portnox integrates with SentinelOne to combine real-time endpoint security and network access control, enhancing automated zero trust defence for organisations.
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Netskope unveils AI Copilot & MCP server to advance zero trust

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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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.
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HPE unveils integrated AI security & data protection upgrades

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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HPE expands AI-driven cybersecurity and data protection in Australia, integrating Juniper Networks tech to boost zero-trust and cyber resilience for enterprises.
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Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
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Portnox unveils cloud ZTNA for secure, agentless remote access

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Portnox launches cloud-native ZTNA offering passwordless, agentless access to web apps with a free unlimited-user version, boosting secure remote work.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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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.
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Portnox & CrowdStrike team up for real-time access control

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Portnox and CrowdStrike have partnered to deliver real-time, risk-based network access control using continuous device telemetry and Zero Trust scoring.
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Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge

Mon, 26th May 2025
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Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.
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Juniper launches local Mist cloud to boost secure AI networking

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Juniper Networks has launched a local Mist cloud instance in Japan to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven networking and data localisation compliance.