Next Generation Security
- Evolution of network security technologies from basic firewalls to next generation firewalls (NGFW) and next generation intrusion prevention systems (NGIPS) that provide advanced capabilities like application awareness, user awareness, and context awareness.
- NGFWs provide integrated firewall, IPS, and other features to control access at the application and user level rather than just the network/port level. NGIPS builds on IPS with application/context awareness to more accurately assess and respond to threats.
- Context awareness in particular enhances security by providing additional network intelligence and situational awareness to make better response decisions with fewer false alarms. The future of security emphasizes continued convergence through features like expanded awareness capabilities and centralized management