COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A FIREWALL IN NETWORK SECURITY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Software vs Hardware Firewalls Hardware firewalls are not the only available firewall option. An organization may choose to deploy a software-based firewall as well.
Detailed explanation-2: -A host-based firewall is firewall software that is installed directly on a computer (rather than a network). Host-based firewalls help detect and stop viruses, malware and other malicious scripts that may not have been caught by network security.
Detailed explanation-3: -Definition(s): A software-based firewall installed on a server to monitor and control its incoming and outgoing network traffic.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which statement is true of firewalls? They protect against external access, but they leave networks unprotected from internal intrusions.