Zyxel Networks and ANZ Firms Accelerate AI-Driven Secure Networking Adoption

Zyxel Networks announced an enhanced security governance framework aimed at small and medium‑sized businesses and managed service providers. The initiative aligns with the EU Cyber Resilience Act and makes Zyxel the first Taiwanese networking vendor to sign the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Secure by Design pledge. New measures include password‑less login, multi‑factor authentication, removal of default passwords, and a transparent vulnerability disclosure process supported by its Product Security Incident Response Team and CVE Numbering Authority status.

Separately, a research report from Information Services Group (ISG) finds that enterprises across Australia and New Zealand are modernising their networks with software‑defined solutions such as managed SD‑WAN, secure access service edge (SASE) and network‑as‑a‑service (NaaS). Companies are shifting from traditional MPLS to integrated, AI‑enabled architectures to support hybrid work, cloud‑first strategies, heightened cyber‑risk controls and regulatory scrutiny. The report highlights a move toward unified control frameworks that combine connectivity, security enforcement and AI‑driven operations.