The Ultimate Guide to Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

2026 · UK Edition

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Protection is a crucial aspect of modern cybersecurity focused on defending against prolonged and targeted cyberattacks that aim to compromise sensitive systems while evading typical defenses. Such threats often involve sophisticated methodologies that allow attackers to maintain access over extended periods, posing significant risks to organisations' critical data and operations.

Exploring the latest stories tagged with Advanced Persistent Threat Protection reveals evolving challenges and responses in this domain. From rising state-sponsored activities, advanced malware campaigns, to innovations in artificial intelligence boosting both attacks and defenses, the landscape is rapidly shifting. Readers will gain insights into strategic collaborations, technology advancements like AI-driven detection, and legislative movements aimed at strengthening cyber resilience against persistent threats.

For organisations, security teams, and individuals seeking to understand and keep pace with these advanced persistent threats, this collection offers timely analysis, expert perspectives, and practical guidance. Engaging with these stories supports a deeper comprehension of threat mechanisms and the evolving tools and partnerships designed to thwart them, emphasizing the vital role of vigilance and adaptive security strategies in today's digital world.

UK Advanced Persistent Threat Protection news
Analyst Insights
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Advanced Persistent Threat Protection · Malware
Yesterday
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · Advanced Persistent Threat Protection · PAM
Last week
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Gartner · Advanced Persistent Threat Protection · DataCentre infrastructure
Last week
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Advanced Persistent Threat Protection · Virtualisation
Last week
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Gartner · Advanced Persistent Threat Protection · Endpoint Protection
This month
Expert columns
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
2 days ago
How does AI improve the speed of threat hunting?
By Katrina Thompson of Bora
3 days ago
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Re-thinking cyber security from prevention to operational resilience
By Guido Grillenmeier of Semperis
Last month
From fragmentation to focus: Can one security framework simplify compliance?
By Sam Peters of IO
Last month
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
Upgrade advantage: Future-proofing for partners, MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Leading security in the AI era: Why CISOs must secure AI while using AI to secure the enterprise
By Madhu K of Sonata Software
Last month
Secure by default: Moving beyond secure by design
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Dr Aditya Sood of Aryaka
Last month
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Aditya K. Sood of Aryaka
Last month
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Why cybersecurity needs better storytelling; and more women telling It
By Hannah Perez of Suzu Labs
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
Last week
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
Discussing Hackers
This month
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Discussing Manufacturing
Last month
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Discussing Skills shortage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Recent news
CrowdStrike expands Google Cloud security & wins award
About Hybrid Cloud
Today
Exabeam widens AI agent monitoring for Google tools
About Enterprise security
Today
Gigamon launches AI tools as observability market grows
About Cloud Services
Today
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
About Firewalls
Today
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
About Cloud Services
Today
Google Cloud unveils Gemini agent platform & new TPUs
About Cloud Services
Today
Acronis launches AI protection for managed service providers
About Data Protection
Today
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system
About Drones
Yesterday
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
About Firewalls
Yesterday
HackerOne launches h1 Validation to tackle AI flaws
About DevOps
Yesterday
Cohesity wins Google Cloud award for disaster recovery
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
DroneShield quarterly revenue jumps 121% to AUD $74.1m
About Financial results
Yesterday
Fortinet wins Google Cloud 2026 Partner award for security
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida
About Data Protection
2 days ago
Job moves
Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics
Move at Cisco
Last month
Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push
Move at Offensive Security
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
KnowBe4 appoints Yuneeb Khan as Chief Financial Officer
Move at PwC
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit
Move at Pulsant
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO
Move at Searchlight Cyber
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Cyderes names Lana Knop Chief Product Officer for AI push
Move at Symantec
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Vincent Lomba joins ENISA group on EU cyber policy
Move at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Dropzone AI hires leaders to drive EMEA & APAC push
Move at EMEA
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Acronis names Jo Holliday UK & Ireland General Manager
Move at Acronis
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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