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 filter that prevents users from visiting websites with known malicious content
A
web filter
B
web threat filter
C
spam filter
D
anti-phishing software
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -DNS filtering, a specific type of web filtering uses the DNS layer to filter based on IP addresses. DNS web filtering is becoming increasingly popular as a means of managing internet usage. With DNS filtering a potentially dangerous site can be blocked before they have a chance to drop malicious payloads.

Detailed explanation-2: -Use Anti-Malware Software Anti-malware software helps protect you from malicious websites that seek to cause harm to your computer. These programs are designed to block malware like viruses from running, monitor your computer for suspicious behavior, and even block you from visiting known malicious websites altogether.

Detailed explanation-3: -Web filtering software monitors and manages the locations where users are browsing on the Internet, enabling an organization to either allow or block web traffic in order to protect against potential threats and enforce corporate policy. Request a Demo. Importance of Web Filtering.

Detailed explanation-4: -A web filter, or internet filter, analyzes the web applications accessed by users and restricts access to blocklisted websites, content, and domains deemed malicious or inappropriate by admins.

Detailed explanation-5: -Content filtering software is defined as a tool that helps block access to web content and incoming content such as email that may be considered inappropriate, offensive, or threatening to system security. It is part of an internet firewall.

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