Evolution of Enterprise Networks

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Which role does the Distributed Enterprise Firewall (DEFW) play in the Enterprise Firewall solution?

Securing branch offices and remote sites

What are the main functions of the Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)?

Firewall, application visibility, intrusion prevention, malware detection, and VPNs

Where are Data Center Firewalls (DCFW) usually installed in the network?

Distribution layer

What is the purpose of Internal Segmentation Firewalls (ISFW)?

Splitting the network into multiple security segments

What is the core of the Fortinet Enterprise Firewall solution?

FortiOS

What does the Security Fabric enable in an enterprise network?

Communication of all security devices

What are the form factors of the Fortinet Enterprise Firewall solution?

Multiple physical configurations

What are the two management and reporting tools mentioned in the text?

FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer

What is the zero-trust model?

The understanding that attacks can come from anywhere, using any method

What should network administrators no longer take for granted?

The trustworthiness of everything and everyone inside the network

Which type of attacks are enterprises required to protect against?

Zero-day attacks

What has happened to the enterprise perimeter in recent times?

It has expanded to include more devices and networks

What is the traditional way of protecting a network by securing the perimeter?

Firewall solutions

What can bypass an entry-point firewall and gain access to the network?

Malware

What is the term used to describe the challenge of securing complex networks with BYOD, mobile users, remote workforce, and evolving cloud technologies?

Borderless networks

Which of the following is NOT a potential insider threat to the network?

Denial of Service (DoS) attack

What is the term used to describe malware that can change its code to avoid detection?

Polymorphic malware

What is the term used to describe attacks that are unknown and have no known defense?

Zero-day attacks

What is the term used to describe attacks that are targeted and stealthy, often carried out by skilled hackers?

Advanced persistent threats (APTs)

What is the term used to describe the model where the network is not trusted by default and every access request is verified?

Zero-trust model

Take the quiz to test your knowledge on the evolution of enterprise networks and the need for a comprehensive firewall solution. Learn about the challenges of protecting against modern threats such as zero-day attacks, APTs, polymorphic malware, and insider threats. Explore why traditional perimeter defense is no longer sufficient in today's complex network environments.

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