3.3.1. Firewalls

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary function of a firewall?

   Hint

   Think about the barriers in the physical world.

2. 2.

   Name the two types of firewalls.

   Hint

   Consider physical devices and programs.

3. 3.

   What does a firewall primarily do?

   • Blocks all traffic
   • Monitors and controls traffic
   • Only allows outgoing traffic

   Hint

   Consider how they interact with traffic.

4. 4.

   True or False: A stateful firewall can track the state of active connections.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how it differs from stateless firewalls.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with improving a company's network security. Discuss how you would integrate a firewall, IDS, and IPS effectively.

   Hint

   Think about tiered security; the order of protection is key.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impacts of a firewall being improperly configured. What types of vulnerabilities could arise?

   Hint

   Consider both positive and negative outcomes of configuration.