Practical Network Scanning

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 ...