
AWS Network Firewall now supports advanced protocol inspections for HTTP2, QUIC, PostgreSQL, and new rule keywords for TLS, SNMP, DHCP, and Kerberos, enhancing network security controls.


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AWS Network Firewall has expanded its protocol and keyword support for enhanced network security in Amazon VPCs.
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<li>New protocols now supported include HTTP2, QUIC, and PostgreSQL</li>
<li>Added rule keywords for TLS, SNMP, DHCP, and Kerberos protocols</li>
<li>Enables more granular security controls for stateful inspection rules</li>
<li>Allows application-specific firewall inspection rules</li>
<li>Can be configured via Amazon VPC console, AWS CLI, or Network Firewall API</li>
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The update enhances AWS Network Firewall's flexibility, providing more comprehensive network traffic protection and fine-grained control for users.
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AWS Network Firewall expands the list of supported protocols and keywords in firewall rules

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