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What are the two components of an application-aware firewall? (Choose two.)
Suggested Answer: B, D
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An application-aware firewall in Cisco SD-WAN provides advanced security by allowing policies to be defined based on specific applications and their behaviors.
1.Sequence: In the context of an application-aware firewall, a sequence defines the order in which firewall rules are evaluated. Each sequence can contain match conditions and corresponding actions to be taken if the conditions are met.
1.Default Action: The default action is a crucial component that specifies what action to take if none of the defined sequences match the traffic. This ensures that there is always a fallback action to handle unmatched traffic, providing a safety net for security policies.
1.Reference:
oCisco SD-WAN Security Policy Configuration Guide
oCisco SD-WAN Firewall Policy Documentation
34 comments · newest first
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Inocencia
11 months ago
Sequence action is a must-have for app-aware firewalls!
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Hobert
11 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds off to me.
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Elmer
11 months ago
Totally agree with firewall policy being one of them!
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Xochitl
11 months ago
I thought it was zone pair and default action?
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Crissy
12 months ago
It's definitely firewall policy and sequence action!
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Johnetta
12 months ago
I definitely remember default action being mentioned in our study materials, but I can't remember if it pairs with firewall policy or something else.
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Colette
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused; I thought zone pair was important too, but I can't recall if it's one of the main components.
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Kati
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question about application-aware firewalls, and I think sequence action was one of the answers.
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Arlen
1 year ago
I think the components might include firewall policy, but I'm not entirely sure about the second one.
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Willard
1 year ago
I remember learning about application-aware firewalls in class. I think the key components are the ability to identify the application and then apply specific rules or actions based on that. So I'll choose zone pair and lists.
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Horace
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. An application-aware firewall is designed to inspect network traffic and make decisions based on the application being used, not just the ports or protocols. So the components are probably things like application identification and policy enforcement. I'll go with zone pair and firewall policy.
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Alex
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the two components are zone pair and lists. The question is asking about an application-aware firewall, and those seem like the most relevant options.
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Gwenn
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know application-aware firewalls have some special features, but I'm not totally clear on the specifics. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Lashonda
2 years ago
Hold on, I thought this was a networking exam, not a choose your own adventure book! A and F are the way to go.
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Chun
2 years ago
I agree, those are the correct components for an application-aware firewall.
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Thurman
2 years ago
F) firewall policy
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Thad
2 years ago
A) zone pair
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Roslyn
2 years ago
This is easy, A and E. The sequence action is what makes a firewall application-aware, right?
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Ammie
2 years ago
A and F, for sure. The firewall policy is key to making application-aware decisions.
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Hubert
2 years ago
Definitely A and C. Lists are crucial for application-aware firewalls to classify and filter traffic.
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Iluminada
2 years ago
Zone pair and lists work together to make the firewall policy effective.
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Lelia
2 years ago
Yes, lists help classify and filter traffic effectively.
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Candra
2 years ago
I agree, zone pair and lists are essential for application-aware firewalls.
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Denny
2 years ago
I think it could also be C) lists and D) default action, as those are important for defining rules.
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Dominga
2 years ago
I agree with Gerald, those are the two components needed for an application-aware firewall.
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Tegan
2 years ago
D and E? What kind of firewall is this, a choose your own adventure firewall?
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Dorothy
2 years ago
B) sequence
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Malissa
2 years ago
Yes, those are the correct components of an application-aware firewall.
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Lenna
2 years ago
F) firewall policy
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Christene
2 years ago
A) zone pair
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Gerald
2 years ago
A) zone pair and F) firewall policy
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Gussie
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A and F. An application-aware firewall needs to know the application context to make informed decisions.
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Lauran
2 years ago
Yes, those are the two components needed for an application-aware firewall.
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Cathern
2 years ago
I think you're right, it's zone pair and firewall policy.