A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is a part of the third generation of
firewall technology, combining a traditional
firewall with other network device
filtration functions, such as an
application firewall using
in-line
deep packet inspection (DPI),
an intrusion prevention system (IPS).
Other techniques might also be employed, such as
TLS/SSL encrypted traffic inspection,
website filtering, QoS/bandwidth management,
antivirus inspection and third-party
identity management
integration.
Examples of identity management integration systems: * LDAP * RADIUS * Active Directory