Next-Generation Firewall
What is Next-Generation Firewall?
An advanced firewall that combines traditional packet filtering with application awareness, intrusion prevention, deep packet inspection, and threat intelligence.
Frameworks that govern next-generation firewall
What the standards actually require on next-generation firewall
Requirements naming next-generation firewall across 2 standards, quoted from the control text.
Monitoring every online activity with inspection tools such as TLS interception, next-generation firewalls or unified threat management is disproportionate and intrudes on the confidentiality of communications, so less invasive means should be explored first.
article-29-working-party-opinion-2-2017-on-data-processing-at-work-wp249::5.3(a) · 5.3(a) Network and TLS inspection tuned to prevent permanent logging of employee activity →Agencies should develop, put in place and maintain procedures and tools for detecting potential information security incidents that incorporate: training and awareness for users;
new-zealand-information-security-manual-nzism::7.1.7.C.02 · 7.1.7.C.02 Incident detection tools and procedures including network defence →Questions people ask about next-generation firewall
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