Firewall performance, capabilities, and function
So far, we have discussed the basic features of a firewall. There are many more functions that can be used for multiple purposes. Let's list these below:
- URL filtering: Random web surfing may expose your network to malware that can cause security risks to your organization. URL filtering is a way to limit access by comparing web traffic in a database to prevent employees from accessing unproductive URLs or contents.
- Antivirus and malware protection: NGFW comes with an inbuilt antivirus engine and malware protection, which is capable of inspecting traffic along with malicious infected files.
- Integrated IPS/IDS: In a traditional enterprise network, the deployment of IPS/IDS is very common as a separate appliance. A next-generation firewall comes with an IPS/IDS module and can be enabled or disabled according to requirements. The biggest thing to consider is how much traffic we want to pass through the IPS/IDS device and that should be supported...
