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: