Network firewalls are evolving, and the latest generation
is very different from its predecessors. We continue to see
a shift in the threat landscape, and a dramatic rise in the
number and complexity of security systems that protect
against cyberattacks.
These changes, combined with the
overwhelming amount of data produced, have created a
dangerous situation that requires a much different approach
to network security, one that makes it essential security
systems work together, simplify and streamline workflows,
and parse through enormous volumes of data to focus
attention on exactly what’s important without negatively
impacting performance. It also requires new approaches to
security integration, new management systems, and new
ways of identifying and responding to risks and threats.