Forcepoint Network Security – Data-Centric & Risk-Adaptive network security solution

Forcepoint Network Security is a suite of next-generation network security solutions, designed to protect network infrastructure, access and enterprise connectivity in hybrid, cloud and remote work environments.

Unlike traditional firewall models that focus only on traffic flow, Forcepoint approaches network security with a Data-centric & Human-centric Security philosophy – protecting the network based on data and user behavior, allowing the system to assess risk in real-time and automatically adapt policies.

Forcepoint's network security philosophy: Data-Centric & Human-Centric

Forcepoint builds network security strategy around the core question:
Who is accessing data? Accessing from where? With what level of risk?

Instead of just “allow or block”, Forcepoint's network security platform:

• Analyze user and device behavior

• Assign risk score according to context

• Apply Risk-Adaptive Policy to automatically adjust access permissions

This approach helps enterprises reduce insider risk, detect anomalous behavior early, and prevent data breaches at the network layer.

Key components in Forcepoint Network Security

Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

In the Forcepoint Network Security architecture, NGFW is the central platform for protecting networks, Internet perimeters, data centers and branch offices.

Key features of Forcepoint NGFW:

• Stateful Firewall & Application Control (Layer 7)

• High-performance Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

• Advanced Threat Prevention & Command & Control (C2) blocking

• High-performance SSL/TLS Inspection

• Identity-based access policy (AD, LDAP, Azure AD)

Forcepoint NGFW enables traffic control by application, user, and context, not just based on IP or port.

Network IPS & Threat Prevention

Forcepoint's network security solution integrates multi-layer Network IPS to:

• Detect and prevent vulnerability exploitation

• Block lateral movement within internal networks

• Detect Command & Control and abnormal network behavior

• Protect against zero-day threats based on behavioral analysis

This mechanism helps enterprises proactively prevent sophisticated attacks, even when malware does not yet have a signature for identification.

Secure SD-WAN with integrated security

Forcepoint integrates SD-WAN and Security in a unified platform, enabling:

• Secure connectivity between headquarters, branches and cloud

• Multi-link, dynamic path selection và QoS

• Optimize SaaS, cloud, VoIP application performance

• Reduce MPLS dependency, optimize WAN costs

• Apply consistent security policies across the entire system

Forcepoint's Secure SD-WAN is centrally managed and fully inherits security mechanisms from NGFW and IPS.

VPN & Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

As part of Forcepoint Network Security, remote access and Zero Trust mechanisms enable:

• IPsec VPN và SSL VPN

• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Access is controlled based on:

• Users

• Devices

• Location

• Behavior and risk level

This model helps enterprises eliminate the concept of "trusted network", minimizing the risk of compromise from stolen accounts.

Integrating Network Security with Data Security & Zero Trust

A key differentiator of Forcepoint Network Security is its tight integration with data security solutions:

• Integrates with Forcepoint DLP to prevent data leakage at the network layer

• Combine Secure Web Gateway and CASB to protect web & SaaS access

• Apply unified policies from network to cloud, endpoint and data

As a result, network security is no longer separate from the overall Data Protection strategy.

Centralized management & 360° visibility

Forcepoint provides a centralized management platform (Security Management Center – SMC) that allows:

• Manage hundreds, thousands of firewalls and SD-WAN nodes

• Apply consistent policies across the entire system

• Track traffic, events and risks in real-time

• Provide 360° visibility for SOC and IT Security teams

Suitable solution for large-scale, multi-branch organizations and enterprise environments.

Flexible deployment model

Forcepoint Network Security supports multiple deployment models in a unified software platform:

• Physical appliance

• Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

• Cloud (AWS, Azure)

• Hybrid

• Support HA, clustering and large-scale expansion

Benefits for enterprises

Deploying Forcepoint Network Security helps enterprises:

• Prevent sophisticated cyberattacks and intrusions

• Control network access by user and behavior

• Protect data at the network layer

• Reduce complexity in security operations

• Ready for Zero Trust, SASE/SSE and cloud-first models

Forcepoint Network Security in Vietnam

Forcepoint Network Security solution is now officially distributed in Vietnam by Sonic Technology Solutions Joint Stock Company (Sonic Technology) – a unit with extensive experience deploying network security solutions for large enterprises and organizations.

👉 Learn more about other cybersecurity solutions at:
https://sonictech.com.vn/

👉 Official website of Forcepoint:
https://www.forcepoint.com/