What is Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Software?
A next-generation firewall (NGFW) combines a traditional firewall with other network device filtering functions, such as an application firewall using in-line deep packet inspection (DPI), and an intrusion prevention system (IPS). Other techniques employed include TLS/SSL encrypted traffic inspection, website filtering, and antivirus inspection.
Common Features
Application Control | DLP Functionality | Network Access Control | Web Content Filtering | Virtual Private Network | Encrypted Data Control | Identity Based Control | Off Premise Cloud Firewalls | Advanced Threat Protection | Sandboxing | Virtual Firewall | Vulnerability Detection | Deep Packet Inspection
Date compared on May 30, 2024