Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) is a modern solution for monitoring and protecting network traffic that goes beyond traditional firewalls focused solely on ports and IP addresses. NGFW provides visibility and content control of packets, application and user identification, and integrates advanced security mechanisms against current threats.
Traditional methods for identifying applications and users are no longer sufficient. NGFW uses signatures to detect applications, heuristic analysis for unknown content, and identifies users not only by IP address but also via available sources like Active Directory, LDAP, Captive Portal, and others.
Key NGFW features:
- Application detection and control using signatures and heuristics
- User identification based on multiple available data sources
- Packet content inspection aimed at data loss prevention (DLP)
- Protection against known and unknown threats, including malware
- URL filtering and web access control
- Integrated IDS/IPS, AntiBot, sandboxing, and threat emulation
- Support for VPN, NAT, stateful firewall, and load balancing
NGFW enables comprehensive network traffic control with an emphasis on security, application visibility, and user identification, increasing infrastructure resilience against advanced attacks and data leaks.
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