Comparison of 5 top next-generation firewall vendors

Top NGFWs excel in reliability, scalability, and advanced features such as post-quantum cryptography, but users face steep learning curves and complex licensing.

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• Karen Kent, Trusted Cyber Annex

Nearly 20 years after they were first developed, next-generation firewalls today play a key role in most organizations' cybersecurity infrastructures. Among other benefits, NGFWs offer a blend of traditional firewall capabilities combined with features designed to detect and stop sophisticated cyberattacks.

This article outlines key features and capabilities that CISOs and security decision-makers should consider when evaluating modern NGFWs and examines five top firewall options.