A Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is an advanced type of firewall that goes beyond traditional firewall capabilities by integrating additional security features to provide more comprehensive protection. NGFWs combine traditional firewall functions (like packet filtering and stateful inspection) with advanced features such as intrusion prevention systems (IPS), application awareness, deep packet inspection (DPI), and user identity management. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGFW