Firewall Location and Configurations Quiz

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What is the primary role of a personal firewall?

To deny unauthorized remote access to the computer.

Where can firewall functionality be housed in a home environment with multiple computers connected to the Internet?

In a router that connects all home computers to the Internet interface.

What is the purpose of the personal firewall monitoring outgoing activity?

To detect and block worms and other malware.

Give an example of a personal firewall built into an operating system.

Mac OS X Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a firewall in relation to network traffic?

To provide a protective barrier between an external, potentially untrusted source of traffic and an internal network. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common distinction made in terms of firewall positioning?

Between an internal and an external firewall. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an external firewall in a network?

To provide access control and protection for systems in the DMZ network and the rest of the enterprise network. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of a DMZ network in a network configuration.

A DMZ network hosts systems that are externally accessible but need protection, such as corporate websites or email servers. Signup and view all the answers

How does an internal firewall differ from an external firewall?

An internal firewall provides more stringent filtering to protect enterprise servers and workstations, especially from attacks originating from DMZ systems. Signup and view all the answers

Why are internal firewalls crucial in network security?

Internal firewalls offer two-way protection by safeguarding the network from attacks originating from DMZ systems and protecting DMZ systems from attacks within the network. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of systems are usually located on a DMZ network?

Systems that are externally accessible but require protection, such as corporate websites, email servers, or DNS servers. Signup and view all the answers

How does an external firewall contribute to network security?

An external firewall provides access control and protection for systems in the DMZ network while offering a basic level of security for the rest of the enterprise network. Signup and view all the answers

What type of protection do stand-alone firewalls provide?

Global protection Signup and view all the answers

In a distributed firewall configuration, where could web servers with less critical information be placed?

External DMZ Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of a distributed firewall configuration?

Security monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What do host-based firewalls provide for web servers in an external DMZ?

Protection Signup and view all the answers

What does a distributed firewall configuration consist of in terms of DMZ networks?

Internal and external DMZ Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of internal firewalls in a network protection scheme?

Provide tailored protection to specific machines and applications Signup and view all the answers