In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity environment, simply building a perimeter around your network isn't enough. Traditional firewalls have served as the first line of defense, focusing on basic traffic filtering, but they lack the capabilities needed for modern, sophisticated threats. Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) offer a multi-layered, advanced approach, providing deeper visibility, application awareness, and integrated threat intelligence. In this blog, we break down the key differences between traditional firewalls and NGFWs, helping you determine which solution best aligns with your organization’s security needs.