We are excited to announce the general availability of CloudGen Firewall (CGF) major firmware version 10.0! This significant release marks a pivotal advancement in our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, future-proof technology to our customers
This release boasts over 250 enhancements focused on performance and stability, ensuring that our customers experience unparalleled reliability and efficiency.
Here are some of the standout improvements:
Security & Performance
- Distribution Upgrade: We have upgraded the underlying distribution to bolster cyber resilience and accelerate engineering speed, empowering our customers to stay ahead of evolving threats and providing them with an overall better experience as well as enhanced performance.
- Edge Computing: Our innovative Edge Computing feature, which enhances edge security on the CloudGen Firewall by eliminating the need for additional infrastructure allows customers to run applications directly on the firewall, minimizing communication latencies while maintaining robust security. Supporting the Open Container Initiative (OCI) standard, this feature opens the door to a ton of new use cases, enabling organizations to deploy almost any OCI-compliant application seamlessly.
Networking
- Multicast Routing Support: Enhance your network’s efficiency with our new multicast routing capabilities, designed to optimize data flow and resource utilization.
- LLDP Support: Our Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) support simplifies network management and improves device discovery, making it easier to maintain a robust network infrastructure.
Automation
- REST API Enhancements: We are excited to introduce a wealth of new REST calls and endpoints, propelling us further along our journey to fully restify the CGF, making integration and automation smoother than ever.
- New Configuration Templates: Experience effortless automatic rollouts of high availability units with our new configuration templates, streamlining deployment processes and reducing time to market.
User Experience
- Massive UX Improvements: We have made significant strides in user experience, particularly for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) as well as "power users". These enhancements facilitate daily recurring tasks and troubleshooting, allowing our users to operate more efficiently and effectively.
We believe that these enhancements will not only elevate the performance of the CloudGen Firewall but also empower our customers to achieve their business goals with greater confidence. Thank you for your continued support and dedication as we embark on this exciting new chapter!
Release and Migration Notes are available here.