← Networking and SecurityGK QUESTION#1376
What is a ‘Firewall’ in the context of network security?
- AA software application for managing files and folders.
- BA type of malware that spreads through email attachments.
- CA security mechanism that filters and controls network traffic.Correct answer
- DA hardware device used to boost network performance.
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C. A security mechanism that filters and controls network traffic.
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A firewall is defined as the system which analyzes and filters incoming or outgoing data packets based on predefined rules.
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