Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Firewall software
Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)
Network security software
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What is Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is a network security platform that provides stateful firewalling with application-aware controls and integrated intrusion prevention capabilities. It is used by network and security teams to protect enterprise and distributed networks, including branch offices and data center edge deployments. The product supports centralized policy management and offers both physical and virtual form factors for different deployment models.
Centralized policy management
The product provides centralized administration for defining and distributing security policies across multiple firewall nodes. This supports consistent rule enforcement across branch and hub locations. It also reduces operational overhead compared with managing policies device-by-device.
Integrated IPS and inspection
Forcepoint NGFW includes intrusion prevention features alongside firewall controls, allowing a single enforcement point for multiple network security functions. This can simplify architecture for organizations that want firewall and IDPS capabilities in one platform. It also supports application-level controls that help teams implement more granular access policies than port-based rules alone.
Multiple deployment form factors
The NGFW is available in hardware appliances and virtualized options, enabling deployment in on-premises environments and virtual infrastructure. This flexibility supports common use cases such as branch connectivity, perimeter protection, and segmented internal networks. It also helps organizations standardize on one policy framework across different environments.
Complexity for smaller teams
NGFW and IPS feature sets introduce configuration and tuning requirements that can be demanding for small IT teams. Achieving the intended security outcomes typically requires careful rule design, logging review, and ongoing exception handling. Organizations without dedicated security operations resources may find day-to-day administration challenging.
Performance depends on features
Throughput and latency can vary materially depending on which inspection features are enabled (for example, deep inspection and IPS). Sizing therefore requires careful validation against real traffic patterns and security requirements. Under-sizing can lead to bottlenecks, while over-sizing increases cost.
Ecosystem and integrations vary
Integration depth with third-party security tooling (such as SIEM, SOAR, and identity platforms) can vary by environment and required workflows. Some organizations may need additional effort to align logging formats, event enrichment, and automated response actions with existing processes. This can increase deployment time compared with platforms that match an organization’s current toolchain more closely.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model:
- Bring Your Own License (BYOL) — customers provide their own purchased licenses for on-prem or cloud deployments.
- Pay-as-you-go (hourly) — supported for cloud deployments (AWS/Azure) where an hourly license fee applies in addition to cloud runtime fees.
Free tier/trial:
- Evaluation licenses available (official docs state evaluation licenses exist and are time-limited).
Example costs:
- No public list prices published on Forcepoint’s official product pages or documentation (customers are directed to request pricing/contact sales).
Discount/options:
- Contact Forcepoint sales or partners for quotes, volume/term discounts, and maintenance/upgrade bundles.
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Forcepoint LLC
Austin, Texas, USA
1994
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https://www.forcepoint.com/
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