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Security Firewall
Overview
A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is a network security device that provides capabilities beyond a traditional, stateful firewall. While a traditional firewall typically provides stateful inspection of incoming and outgoing network traffic, a next-generation firewall includes additional features like application awareness and control, integrated intrusion prevention, and cloud-delivered threat intelligence.
Objective
- To have extensive control and visibility
- To use whitelists or a signature-based IPS
- To block malware from entering a network
Objective
- To have extensive control and visibility
- To use whitelists or a signature-based IPS
- To block malware from entering a network
Benefits
- Multi-functional
- Application awareness
- Streamlined infrastructure