What exactly is a Next Generation Firewall(NGFW)?

What exactly is a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), and why are they essential in modern network security? In this post, we’ll explore the questions that often come up when NGFWs are discussed: How are they different from traditional firewalls? What advanced features do they offer to combat today’s cyber threats? And why are they increasingly necessary for businesses of all sizes?

Here we take a look at those questions and more from Fortinet, a global leader in Cybersecurity Services and Solutions.