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Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall provides: - Proactively detect and discover advanced threats - Keep people and data safe with a human-centric approach to SASE security - Protect distributed enterprises and government agencies using secure branch networking and SD-WAN Show More * * * ### 65.0 Nps Score Already have Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)? ### All Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 3 years ago More Options - [ # What is the best next-generation firewall? ](/discussions/what-is-the-best-next-generation-firewall) What is the best next-generation firewall? 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