FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A FIREWALL IN NETWORK SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The subnet, also known as the perimeter network, used to transmit information between a trusted and an untrusted network, keeping services that have external access separate from the local network, is called a
A
proxy
B
firewall
C
DMZ
D
Intranet
E
VPN
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In computer networks, a DMZ, or demilitarized zone, is a physical or logical subnet that separates a local area network (LAN) from other untrusted networks–usually, the public internet. DMZs are also known as perimeter networks or screened subnetworks.

Detailed explanation-2: -A screened subnet, or triple-homed firewall, refers to a network architecture where a single firewall is used with three network interfaces. It provides additional protection from outside cyber attacks by adding a perimeter network to isolate or separate the internal network from the public-facing internet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Purpose of a DMZ The DMZ network exists to protect the hosts most vulnerable to attack. These hosts usually involve services that extend to users outside of the local area network, the most common examples being email, web servers, and DNS servers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert Answer. The ideal way to give access to confidential resources over the internet is by using a virtual private network because encrypting all data ensures a safe connection between the client and server.

Detailed explanation-5: -A DMZ is a physical or logical subnet that isolates a LAN from untrusted networks like the public internet. Any service that is offered to users on the public internet should be set up in the DMZ network. The external-facing servers, services, and resources are usually placed there.

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