{"id":4472,"date":"2025-02-02T21:54:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T20:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/?p=4472"},"modified":"2026-05-31T22:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T20:36:03","slug":"new-generation-firewall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/firewall-nouvelle-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"The next-generation firewall: a major cybersecurity asset for SMEs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit <strong>small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)<\/strong> are increasingly the target of cyber-attacks, often perceived as vulnerable by hackers. In the face of these growing threats, a <strong>Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)<\/strong> has become a tool <strong>indispensable<\/strong> to effectively protect corporate networks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out why and how to integrate this solution into your <strong>cybersecurity strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. What is a new-generation firewall?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike <strong>traditional firewalls<\/strong> who were content with <strong>filter incoming and outgoing network traffic<\/strong>the <strong>NGFW<\/strong> advanced functionalities for maximum <strong>enhanced protection<\/strong> :<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Intrusion detection and prevention (IDS\/IPS)<\/strong><br \/> <strong>URL and application filtering<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Real-time threat analysis with artificial intelligence<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Protection against malware and ransomware<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A new-generation firewall acts as an intelligent shield for your business!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Why are SMEs vulnerable to cyber attacks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some alarming figures:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>43 % of cyber attacks<\/strong> target SMEs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>60 % of SMEs victims of an attack<\/strong> close within six months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>95 % of security breaches<\/strong> are due to human error or an insufficiently protected system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SMEs often lack <strong>resources<\/strong> and <strong>knowledge of cybersecurity<\/strong>which exposes them to a variety of risks:<br \/> Customer data theft <br \/> Ransomware attacks <br \/> Phishing <br \/> Intrusion on the internal network <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A new-generation firewall protects your company from these threats by anticipating attacks!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. The benefits of a new-generation firewall for your SME<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Advanced protection against cyber attacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/security\/firewalls\/what-is-a-next-generation-firewall.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/security\/firewalls\/what-is-a-next-generation-firewall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NGFW<\/strong> <\/a>monitors and blocks <strong>in real time<\/strong> all cyberattack attempts, adapting to new threats thanks to artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Access control and content filtering<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <strong>restrict access<\/strong> to dangerous or inappropriate sites, and limit the use of certain non-secure applications.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Secure remote connections (integrated VPN)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the <strong>telecommuting<\/strong> up sharply, a <strong>firewall NGFW<\/strong> integrates solutions <strong>VPN<\/strong> to protect your employees' remote connections.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Compliance with RGPD and cybersecurity regulations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-performance firewall helps your company to <strong>comply with data protection standards<\/strong> and avoid sanctions related to <strong>RGPD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Centralized management and ease of use<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even for a small business without a dedicated IT team, a <strong>NGFW<\/strong> provides an intuitive interface for easy monitoring and management of network security.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. How to choose the right next-generation firewall?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To select the <strong>NGFW firewall for your SME<\/strong>Here are the essential criteria to consider:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Capacity and performance<\/strong> (adapted to your company's size)<br \/> <strong>Protection against advanced threats<\/strong> (ransomware, phishing, etc.).<br \/> <strong>Compatibility with your existing infrastructures<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Easy administration and technical support<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Budget and operating costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need advice?<\/strong> Webiphi helps you choose and install the <strong>firewall NGFW<\/strong> ideal for your company!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Why call in a cybersecurity expert?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up a <strong>new-generation firewall<\/strong> must be accompanied by a <strong>global cybersecurity strategy<\/strong> including :<br \/> <strong>An assessment of risks and vulnerabilities<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Optimum, customized configuration<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Regular maintenance and monitoring<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Raising employee awareness of cyber threats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/\">Webiphi <\/a>to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/ict-and-security\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"203\">securing your SME<\/a> in Belgium and Switzerland!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: Protect your SME with an NGFW firewall!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, <strong>no company, not even an SME, can do without a <a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/ict-and-security\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"203\">new-generation firewall<\/a><\/strong>. This advanced solution enables :<br \/> <strong>Blocking cyberattacks in real time<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Secure connections and data exchanges<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Improving RGPD compliance<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Easily manage network security<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don't take any risks!<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/\">Webiphi <\/a>today to protect your business with a <strong>high-performance NGFW firewall<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly the target of cyber-attacks, often perceived as vulnerable by hackers. In the face of these growing threats, a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) has become an indispensable tool for effectively protecting corporate networks. Find out why and how to integrate this solution into your cybersecurity strategy. 1. What is a Next-Generation Firewall? Unlike traditional firewalls, which simply filter incoming and outgoing network traffic, NGFWs incorporate advanced features for enhanced protection: Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Intrusion detection and prevention (IDS\/IPS) URL and application filtering Real-time threat analysis with artificial intelligence Protection against malware and ransomware A Next-Generation Firewall acts as a truly intelligent shield for your business! 2. Why are SMEs vulnerable to cyber attacks? Some alarming figures: 43 % of cyberattacks target SMEs. 60 % of SMEs that fall victim to an attack close down within six months. 95 % of security breaches are due to human error or inadequately protected systems. SMEs often lack cybersecurity resources and knowledge, which exposes them to a variety of risks: Theft of customer data Ransomware attacks Phishing and phishing Intrusions on the internal network A next-generation firewall protects your business against these threats by anticipating attacks! 3. The benefits of a next-generation firewall for your SME Advanced protection against cyberattacks An NGFW monitors and blocks all cyberattack attempts in real time, adapting to new threats thanks to artificial intelligence. Access control and content filtering You can restrict access to dangerous or inappropriate sites, and limit the use of certain non-secure applications. Secure remote connections (integrated VPN) With telecommuting on the rise, an NGFW firewall integrates secure VPN solutions to protect your employees' remote connections. Compliance with RGPD regulations and cybersecurity A high-performance firewall helps your company comply with data protection standards and avoid RGPD-related penalties. Centralized management and ease of use Even for an SME without a dedicated IT team, an NGFW offers an intuitive interface to easily monitor and manage network security. 4. How to choose the right next-generation firewall? To select the right NGFW firewall for your SME, here are the essential criteria to consider: Capacity and performance (adapted to your company's size) Protection against advanced threats (ransomware, phishing, etc.) Compatibility with your existing infrastructures Ease of administration and technical support Budget and operating costs Need advice? Webiphi can help you choose and install the ideal NGFW firewall for your business! 5. Why call in a cybersecurity expert? The installation of a new-generation firewall must be accompanied by a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, including : A risk and vulnerability assessment Optimal, customized configuration Regular maintenance and monitoring Raising employee awareness of cyber threats Webiphi can help you secure your SME in Belgium and Switzerland! Conclusion: Protect your SME with an NGFW firewall! In 2025, no company, not even an SME, can do without a next-generation firewall. This advanced solution enables you to : Block cyberattacks in real time Secure connections and data exchanges Improve RGPD compliance Easily manage network security Don't take risks! Contact Webiphi today to protect your business with a high-performance NGFW firewall.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4473,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_angie_page":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-ict-securite"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4472"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9171,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4472\/revisions\/9171"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}