Next-Gen Firewalls and Network Security: Enhancing Defense through Advanced Threat Mitigation Techniques
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) are becoming essential in defending against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. This comprehensive article explores the evolution of network security architecture, focusing on the transformative role of NGFWs in modern defense strategies. The article examines core components, including deep packet inspection, application awareness, and integrated threat intelligence, while evaluating advanced threat mitigation techniques and implementation strategies. The article highlights how organizations can optimize their security infrastructure by assessing performance considerations and scalability requirements. Furthermore, the article investigates emerging technologies and integration capabilities shaping network security's future, demonstrating how NGFWs enhance organizational resilience against evolving cyber threats through improved detection, prevention, and response capabilities.
Author: Srikanth Bellamkonda
Language: English
Subfield: Hardware and Architecture
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404600804