NGFWs are application-aware, which means that they can identify and control the specific applications being used on the network. This allows organizations to enforce policies around application usage, such as blocking certain applications or limiting bandwidth usage.

NGFWs provide intrusion prevention capabilities, which means that they can detect and block attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in the network or applications.

NGFWs provide advanced threat protection capabilities, such as malware detection and prevention, sandboxing, and threat intelligence. This helps organizations protect against sophisticated cyber threats that traditional firewalls may not be able to detect.

NGFWs provide URL filtering capabilities, which means that they can block access to malicious or inappropriate websites.

NGFWs provide centralized management and reporting capabilities, which means that IT administrators can monitor and manage the firewall from a single console. This helps ensure that policies are enforced consistently across the network and enables IT teams to quickly identify and respond to potential threats.

NGFWs use Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to identify and analyze network traffic at the application layer. DPI allows NGFWs to detect and block advanced threats, such as malware hidden within legitimate network traffic.  User identity awareness: NGFWs are user identity-aware, which means that they can identify and control access based on user identity. This allows organizations to enforce policies based on user roles, such as blocking certain applications or websites for specific user groups.