Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) hosted in the cloud can be even more useful when combined with other digital defense concepts such as the zero trust model. Forrester sees NGFWs as the cornerstone of zero trust in that view. NGFW can be used as segmentation gateways to gain insight into data access to prevent an intrusion before it balloons into a full-fledged attack. With a NFGW acting as a segmentation gateway, businesses can enforce zero trust in their networks.”]
Source: https://securityintelligence.com/articles/how-firewall-fosters-zero-trust/