Firewalls Flashcards
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Network-based firewalls
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security devices or software that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. They serve as a barrier between an internal network and external networks (such as the internet) to protect sensitive data and resources from unauthorized access and threats
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Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
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security device that analyzes network traffic and uses rules to block potentially dangerous traffic. NGFWs are more powerful and have more features than traditional firewalls
-application later gateway
-Layer 7 firewall
-IPS is usually integrated
