FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A FIREWALL IN NETWORK SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A web content filter that prevents users from visiting restricted websites
A
web filter
B
web threat filter
C
spam filter
D
anti-phishing software
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Content filtering is the use of a program to screen and/or exclude access to web pages or email deemed objectionable. Content filtering is used by corporations as part of their firewalls, and also by home computer owners.

Detailed explanation-2: -Web filtering is an important component of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. Malicious web content can be used to deliver malware or to steal user credentials and other sensitive information. Web filtering solutions help to mitigate these threats by managing the sites that users can visit.

Detailed explanation-3: -DNS Based Web Filtering DNS-based web filtering blocks web content at the Domain Name System (DNS) level. It can block access to websites early on, when a user tries to connect to the website and the browser attempts to resolve its domain name using DNS.

Detailed explanation-4: -Web content filtering uses software or hardware to block websites or content. It essentially creates rules for the device on which content it can deliver to the user. Most content filters use keywords to block pages, but they can also block specific sites.

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