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What is the purpose of a firewall in Security Management?
A
To prevent the execution of unauthorized programs on a computer
B
To scan and remove viruses from a computer
C
To manage the execution of processes on a computer
D
To check all incoming and outgoing network traffic on a computer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At its most basic, a firewall is essentially the barrier that sits between a private internal network and the public Internet. A firewall’s main purpose is to allow non-threatening traffic in and to keep dangerous traffic out.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stateful inspection firewalls–also known as dynamic packet-filtering firewalls–monitor communication packets over time and examine both incoming and outgoing packets. This type of firewall maintains a table that keeps track of all open connections.

Detailed explanation-3: -Network-based Firewalls Network firewall functions on the network level by employing two or more network interface cards (NICs). In other words, these firewalls filter all incoming and outgoing traffic across the network by using firewall rules.

Detailed explanation-4: -As a Network Security Post. Prevent valuable information from being leaked without knowing. Record User Activity. Prevent Modification of Other Party Data. 27-May-2019

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