Which network technology does Cisco Next-Generation Firewall replace?

The correct answer is B. intrusion detection. Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) replace traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS) by integrating intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities directly into the firewall. Unlike IDS, which only detects and alerts on malicious activity, NGFWs can also block and…

Submitted by skyler.x· Mar 30, 2026Network Security

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ADemilitarized Zone router
Bintrusion detection
Cload balancer
DWeb Application Firewall

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B
87% (20)
C
4% (1)
D
9% (2)

Explanation

Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) replace traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS) by integrating intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities directly into the firewall. Unlike IDS, which only detects and alerts on malicious activity, NGFWs can also block and prevent threats in real-time. NGFWs offer advanced threat protection, application visibility, and control, along with traditional firewall and IPS functions.

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