Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) – Forcepoint
Secure Distributed Networks with Forcepoint NGFW
Network Security – Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) – Forcepoint helps enterprises protect traffic across data centers, campuses, branch locations, stores and cloud environments. It combines high-performance networking with application-aware security controls, addressing the operational challenge of enforcing consistent protection across geographically distributed infrastructure without managing every location independently.
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall provides intrusion prevention, deep packet inspection, application control, zero trust network access controls and Advanced Malware Detection and Protection. The Forcepoint Secure Management Console centralizes policy administration, real-time incident identification, reporting and appliance performance visibility. Physical appliances span remote-site through large-enterprise and data-center requirements, while virtual appliances support KVM, VMware ESXi and NSX. Cloud images are available for Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, supporting north-south and software-defined network east-west traffic protection.
Organizations can apply the solution to consolidate security governance, protect branch connectivity, segment virtual environments and improve network resilience through clustering, multi-ISP load balancing and application-aware routing. Nexus ITX Solutions can help stakeholders assess traffic, interfaces, deployment environments and security-policy requirements, then align the appropriate Forcepoint architecture and appliance class with operational priorities.
Enterprise Network Security Challenges
Distributed enterprises require consistent threat prevention, policy control and network resilience across diverse locations and deployment environments. Forcepoint NGFW addresses the following security and operational challenges.
Fragmented Policy Administration
Managing independent firewall policies across branches, campuses, data centers and cloud environments can create inconsistent controls and limited governance. Centralized management helps teams coordinate policy, reporting and incident response.
Advanced and Unknown Threats
Traditional packet filtering may not provide sufficient visibility into application behavior, anomalous traffic or malicious packet contents. Enterprises need deeper inspection, intrusion prevention and malware protection at network enforcement points.
Distributed-Site Complexity
Remote offices, stores and other geographically dispersed locations can be difficult to secure without local technical resources. Centrally defined policies and remotely deployable appliances support more consistent operations.
Availability and Connectivity Risk
Firewall or provider disruption can affect access to critical applications and services. Clustering, multi-ISP load balancing and application-aware routing provide architectural options for improving resilience and balancing network demand.
Hybrid Infrastructure Protection
Organizations need coordinated security across physical networks, virtualized infrastructure and public cloud traffic flows. Multiple deployment formats are required to place controls where enterprise workloads and communications operate.
Forcepoint NGFW Architecture and Capabilities
The solution combines centralized security administration with scalable enforcement across physical, virtual and public cloud environments. Capabilities can be aligned to site size, traffic profile, interface requirements and resilience objectives.
Secure Management Console
The Forcepoint Secure Management Console centralizes network policy administration, real-time security incident identification and prevention, reporting, and visibility into appliance and application performance.
Threat Prevention and Application Control
Forcepoint NGFW combines deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention, application control, zero trust network access controls, and Advanced Malware Detection and Protection to identify and control risky or malicious traffic.
Physical Appliance Portfolio
Forcepoint offers NGFW appliances for remote sites, branches, stores, offices, campuses and data centers. Published models range from the 60 Series through the 3500 Series, with different interface and throughput profiles.
Virtualized Security Enforcement
Unified Forcepoint NGFW software is available as a virtual appliance for KVM, VMware ESXi and NSX. Virtual deployments can scale to 64 CPUs, automate network microsegmentation and cluster with physical firewalls.
Public Cloud Traffic Protection
Forcepoint NGFW cloud images are available for Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. These deployments can secure north-south cloud communications and east-west traffic within software-defined networks.
Resilient Networking
Load-balancing clusters, multi-ISP support and application-aware routing help balance network demand and reduce disruption. Forcepoint also supports software and appliance updates without service breaks.
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is the core security and networking technology for this solution. It combines application-aware firewall controls, intrusion prevention, malware protection, centralized administration and resilient networking across physical appliances, virtual environments and supported public clouds, with the Secure Management Console providing unified policy, incident and reporting operations.
Enterprise Use Cases for Forcepoint NGFW
Forcepoint NGFW supports security enforcement and centralized operations across distributed, high-throughput and hybrid network architectures. Common applications include the following use cases.
Data Center and Campus Perimeter Security
Protect high-volume north-south traffic using Forcepoint appliance classes designed for large enterprises, campuses and data centers, while centralizing policy and event visibility through the Secure Management Console.
Branch, Store and Remote-Site Protection
Apply centrally governed firewall and threat-prevention policies to remote offices, branches and brick-and-mortar locations using compact appliance options aligned to local interface and throughput requirements.
Cloud Workload Traffic Inspection
Use Forcepoint NGFW images in Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure to inspect communications entering and leaving cloud environments and east-west traffic within software-defined networks.
Virtual Network Microsegmentation
Deploy virtual appliances in supported KVM and VMware environments to automate network microsegmentation and extend security enforcement into virtualized infrastructure.
Resilient Multi-Site Connectivity
Use clustering, multi-ISP load balancing and application-aware routing to improve connectivity resilience and distribute network demand across enterprise locations.
Why Plan Your Forcepoint NGFW Architecture with Nexus ITX Solutions?
Nexus ITX Solutions helps enterprise stakeholders translate security, networking and operational requirements into a structured Forcepoint NGFW evaluation, without imposing a one-size-fits-all appliance or deployment model.
Requirements-Led Architecture Planning
We help identify traffic patterns, site roles, interface requirements, deployment environments and security-control priorities before recommending an architectural direction.
Model and Deployment Alignment
Nexus ITX Solutions can help compare physical, virtual and cloud deployment options and align Forcepoint appliance classes with branch, office, campus or data-center requirements.
Centralized Policy Design Considerations
We help organizations evaluate how policy governance, reporting, incident workflows and administrative responsibilities can be structured around the Forcepoint Secure Management Console.
Hybrid Network Evaluation
Our consultation can account for physical locations, virtualized infrastructure and supported public cloud environments, helping stakeholders develop a coherent security architecture across multiple traffic domains.
Industries Suited to Forcepoint NGFW
Forcepoint NGFW Frequently Asked Questions
Every data center requirement is different. These answers cover the key considerations and help clarify the right starting point for your project.
What is Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
Forcepoint NGFW combines firewall networking with capabilities such as deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention, application control and malware protection. It is designed to provide scalable security across distributed enterprise networks.
How is Forcepoint NGFW centrally managed?
The Forcepoint Secure Management Console unifies network policy management, real-time security incident identification and prevention, reporting, and visibility into appliance and application performance.
Where can Forcepoint NGFW be deployed?
Deployment options include physical appliances, virtual appliances for KVM, VMware ESXi and NSX, and cloud images for Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
Which Forcepoint NGFW models support different site types?
The 60, 120, 130 and 350 Series are positioned for remote sites, branches, stores or brick-and-mortar locations. The 1200, 2200 and 2300 Series target mid-sized and large offices, while the 3400 and 3500 Series are positioned for campuses and data centers. Final selection should consider current model specifications.
Does Forcepoint NGFW support resilient network designs?
Yes. Forcepoint identifies load-balancing clustering, multi-ISP load balancing and application-aware routing as capabilities for network resilience and scalability. It also supports software and appliance updates without service breaks.
Can Forcepoint NGFW protect cloud traffic?
Yes. Forcepoint provides unified NGFW software images for Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. These images can secure north-south communications entering or leaving the cloud and east-west traffic within software-defined networks.
Plan Your Forcepoint NGFW Architecture
Engage Nexus ITX Solutions to evaluate your network topology, traffic profile, security controls, resilience requirements and deployment options. Our engineers can help align Forcepoint NGFW architecture and model selection with your enterprise’s technical and operational priorities.