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Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW)

A firewall that not only protects, but also understands what is happening in your network.

Experienced specialists

Aligning security solutions with your ambitions

No standard tooling

No loose components, but one integrated whole

Integrated approach

Making security an integral part of your growth strategy

Secure what’s next – your integrated perimeter security

Boundaries are blurring. Whereas firewalls used to filter traffic based on ports and IP addresses, today that is no longer enough. Applications run in the cloud, employees work anywhere and cybercriminals hide in encrypted traffic or mimic legitimate apps.

Analysts such as Gartner and Forrester conclude that traditional firewalls do not provide enough context and insight to stop modern attacks. Organisations therefore need a solution that puts applications, users and data at the centre. That is the role of the Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW).

From gates to context

and Next Generation Firewall combines the basics of a classic firewall with advanced security layers such as intrusion prevention, application control, identity awareness and deep packet inspection.
The focus shifts from “allow or block” to “understand and assess” the entire network traffic.

The term Next Generation Firewall has been around for some time. What is new today is the way the firewall is integrated into broader cloud and Zero Trust architectures. The modern NGFW is no longer a standalone appliance, but part of a cloud-based, identity aware and AI driven security platform that enforces Zero Trust everywhere. On premises, in the cloud and at the edge.

What we secure

  • Application traffic and data flows, regardless of port or protocol
  • Cloud and hybrid environments against advanced attacks
  • Encrypted traffic without performance loss
  • IoT, OT and internal segments within the corporate network
  • Users and devices based on identity and context

Our approach

  • Full insight into application traffic with recognition of thousands of apps
  • Context-aware policies based on user identity, role and device status
  • Advanced threat prevention with real-time threat intelligence
  • Inspection of encrypted traffic while maintaining performance
  • Scalable deployment in data centres, campus networks, cloud and edge
  • Central console for management, logging and compliance
Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW)

Find out how our Next-Gen Firewall proactively protects your network

With deep inspection, smart detection and Zero Trust control, you stop modern attacks before they get a grip. This is how you build a powerful, future-proof security foundation.

FAQ

The answers
to your questions

What is the difference between a traditional firewall and an NGFW

A traditional firewall filters traffic based on ports and IPs. An NGFW looks deeper, analysing applications, users and context and blocking threats such as malware, zero days and encrypted attacks.

How does the NGFW fit into a Zero Trust strategy

Within Zero Trust, access is never granted automatically. The NGFW validates each connection by identity, device and behaviour and applies policies dynamically, regardless of where the user or application is located.

Can an NGFW also protect cloud traffic?

Yes. Modern NGFWs are cloud ready and protect traffic between on premises data centres, public cloud and SaaS applications. Policies remain consistent across all environments.