Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW)
Application-aware firewall. Standard for any meaningful network. Needs ongoing rule tuning.
What is Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW)?
Application-aware firewall. Standard for any meaningful network. Needs ongoing rule tuning. In CISO Game's investment catalog, Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) is a Network Standard item priced at $160/user/yr.
What does Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) do for your security posture?
- Prevention: +14
- Detection: +2
What team does Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) require?
To run this product at full effectiveness, your team needs: 1 junior. Without the required role, the product runs at 30% effectiveness in CISO Game's posture model.
Which cybersecurity risks does Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) mitigate?
Where does Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) fit in a CISO program?
Network security tooling — NGFW, WAF, NDR, DDoS protection, ZTNA, secure web gateway, browser isolation — controls north-south and east-west traffic across the estate. Modern programs lean toward identity-based perimeters (ZTNA replacing VPN, BeyondCorp-style device trust) but legacy network controls remain important for compliance and segmentation. Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) is one piece of that stack; real-world programs typically run 3–5 of these in parallel, which is why CISO Game models complexity penalties for over-stacking.
How do you try Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) in CISO Game?
Play CISO Game free, head to the Investments tab, and you'll see Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) in the catalog. Confirming the purchase will show the projected risk movement before you commit. No signup required.