COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

FIREWALLS AND ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a key function of a firewall?
A
Monitoring
B
Copying
C
Moving
D
Deleting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

Detailed explanation-2: -The functions of the firewall are as follows: Enabling users in your internal network to use authorized resources that are located on the outside network. Preventing unauthorized users on the outside network from using resources on your internal network.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hardware-based firewalls. A hardware-based firewall is an appliance that acts as a secure gateway between devices inside the network perimeter and those outside it. Software-based firewalls. A software-based firewall, or host firewall, runs on a server or other device. Cloud/hosted firewalls.

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