The term NEXT-Generation, (especially when it comes to firewalls…) has been around awhile…to the point that I almost think NOW-Generation may be a more accurate term.
There has been too much focus on application & access control and we have forgotten about threat defense.
How do you know if you are still struggling with first generation security? Your first clue should be ‘struggle.’ First generation intrusion prevention does little to protect against the risks posed by motivated attackers and advanced malware. Even worse, there is a lack of teeth (or eyes) for help AFTER you have been hit.
