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Cisco Redefines Next Generation Firewall Platform (Linux Powered!)

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Sean Michael Kerner
Feb 17, 2016

The core of the Firepower NGFW is a new Linux operating system distribution. Harrell explained that Cisco is calling its new Linux powered operating system FXOS ( Firepower eXtensible Operating System). The new FXOS introduces service-chaining capabilities that can help to enable a security inspection and remediation workflow.

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Sean Michael Kerner

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