How NGFW Fits into Your Zero Trust Strategy

Live Webinar (April 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM Pacific)
With Brad LaPorte, Gartner Veteran and Strategic Advisor

Zero Trust is no longer optional in today’s complex cybersecurity landscape. Organizations must assume that threats can originate from anywhere—both inside and outside their networks. To implement an effective Zero Trust strategy, robust tools like Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) are essential.

Join Brad LaPorte, Gartner veteran and cybersecurity expert, in this interactive webinar to explore how NGFWs enhance Zero Trust strategies. Brad will share insights into how NGFWs provide advanced protection, simplify operations, and secure hybrid and cloud-first environments.

This session will cover:

  • The key benefits of NGFWs in a Zero Trust strategy.
  • How NGFWs enable enhanced visibility, granular access control, and simplified management.
  • The pivotal role NGFWs play in securing east-west traffic to prevent lateral movement.
  • Best practices for integrating NGFWs into your Zero Trust architecture.

Whether you’re securing a remote workforce, modernizing your network infrastructure, or addressing emerging threats, this webinar will provide the practical guidance you need to strengthen your security posture with NGFWs.

Agenda:
  1. Introduction to Zero Trust and its Importance
    • Why Zero Trust is critical in today’s cybersecurity landscape.
    • The shift from perimeter-based security to identity-focused protection.
  2. Understanding NGFWs in a Zero Trust Framework
    • Overview of Next-Generation Firewalls and their capabilities.
    • Advanced threat detection, deep packet inspection, and AI-powered behavioral analysis.
  3. How NGFWs Enhance Zero Trust Strategies
    • Enhanced security: Granular policy enforcement and real-time threat detection.
    • Simplified management: Centralized policy control and real-time traffic monitoring.
    • Integrated IoT security and conditional access controls.
  4. Securing East-West Traffic with NGFWs
    • Why lateral movement is a critical cybersecurity gap.
    • How NGFWs provide visibility and control over internal network traffic.
  5. Best Practices for NGFW Integration in Zero Trust
    • Strategies for seamless integration into hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
    • Phased implementation for minimal disruption.
  6. Q&A Session
    • Open floor for attendees to ask questions and discuss specific use cases.