Firewalls can detect and block threats that can harm a business. However, older firewalls are limited to analyzing network traffic at layers 3 and 4. Next-generation firewalls (NGFW) go beyond this with features such as application awareness and advanced malware detection. NGFWs also offer other security capabilities that improve overall visibility. These include deep-packet inspection, IPS, advanced malware detection, and more. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)Application ControlVirtual Private Network (VPN) Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Deep packet inspection (DPI) is a technology that examines the contents of data packets instead of just the header information. This allows it to detect many threats that traditional firewalls often cannot see. DPI can work as an intrusion detection system (IDS) or intrusion prevention system (IPS), or it can also be combined with these systems to create a complete threat protection solution. With DPI, your network can spot malware and…
