As the foundation of an enterprise network security strategy, the NGFW is responsible for protecting the enterprise network from incoming threats and enforcing network segmentation, which is the cornerstone of an effective Zero Trust security strategy. To achieve these goals, a modern NGFW must include the following core capabilities: Application and User Control: The ngfw provides visibility into application-level network traffic and the different users on the network. This allows the NGFW to enforce granular Zero Trust access control. Encrypted Traffic Inspection: The NGFW supports decryption and inspection of HTTPS encrypted tunnels. This overcomes the use of encryption to spread malware or hide command and control traffic. Integrated IPS: Integrated IPS is one of the key features that distinguishes NGFWs from traditional firewalls. IPS greatly expands the NGFW's ability to identify and block network-based exploits that target vulnerable applications and systems. ...