COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY
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Modem
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Gateway
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Proxy server
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A firewall is always a software,
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Detailed explanation-1: -A gateway is used to link two separate networks together, allowing users to communicate across several networks. In contrast, a firewall secures a network by deciding which data packets are allowed to pass through a network.
Detailed explanation-2: -A Gateway is a hardware device that acts as a ‘gate’ between 2 different networks. It can take the form of a router, switch, server, firewall or any other device/software that enables traffic flow in or out of a network.
Detailed explanation-3: -A Gateway is also called as ‘ Protocol Converter ‘ because it can convert the data packets as per the destination network protocol requirement. It can also translate the data format as per the destination needs or architecture. A gateway is used either at the starting or endpoint of the network.
Detailed explanation-4: -A gateway is a node (router) in a computer network, a key stopping point for data on its way to or from other networks.