What Is a Next Generation Firewall?
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A next generation firewall (NGFW) is a network security system that combines a traditional firewall with other network device filtering functionalities such as an application layer gateway, intrusion prevention system (IPS), and/or web proxy. It provides more comprehensive protection than a traditional firewall by inspecting all traffic, including encrypted traffic, to detect and block malicious activity. NGFWs also provide additional features such as user identity–based policies, application control, and advanced threat protection.