COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
[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: -All routers offer basic firewall protection, but many have more sophisticated firewall functionality. Below are standard admin interface addresses used by some common wireless router manufacturers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Other than providing a platform for various devices to communicate amongst each other, routers also have firewall and password protection functionality. This ensures that the connected wireless devices are protected against any threats that may arise from outside of the local area network.
Detailed explanation-3: -A firewall is a necessary safeguard for any online network. But while every computer comes with some basic firewall protections, there are still vulnerabilities that can be exploited without an advanced firewall shield.