COMPUTER NETWORKING

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NETWORK SECURITY

FIREWALLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Also known as a proxy server. Works by performing a deep inspection of application data as it traverses the firewall. Rules are set by analyzing client requests and application responses, then enforcing correct application behavior.
A
application-level firewall
B
buffer overflow attack
C
Host Firewall
D
honey net
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -application-level gateway (aka proxy firewall)

Detailed explanation-2: -A proxy firewall, also known as an application firewall or a gateway firewall, limits the applications that a network can support, which increases security levels but can affect functionality and speed. Traditional firewalls are not designed to decrypt traffic or inspect application protocol traffic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: (c) Application-level gateway. Explanation: The proxy server is also known as the application-level gateway.

Detailed explanation-4: -A proxy firewall acts as a gateway between internal users and the internet. It can be installed on an organization’s network or on a remote server that is accessible by the internal network. It provides security to the internal network by monitoring and blocking traffic that is transmitted to and from the internet.

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