Practice Firewalls And Network Security Tools (3.3) - Fundamentals of Networking & Security

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Question 1.
What does a firewall do?
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Think of it as a gatekeeper for your network.
Question 2.
What is an Intrusion Detection System?
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It watches but doesn't act.
3Question 3.
What type of firewall is a physical device protecting a network?
- Software Firewall
- Hardware Firewall
- Both
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Think about what you can touch.
4Question 4.
True or False: An IDS can actively block attacks.
- True
- False
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Remember the roles of detection versus prevention.
Question 5.
If a network is experiencing a DDoS attack, which system would ideally be in place and why?
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Think about how attacks attempt to overwhelm a network's resources.
Question 6.
Design a basic network security framework for a small business, integrating firewalls, IDS, IPS, and VPN.
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Consider the flow of data and where each tool fits in to provide overlapping layers of protection.

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