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A firewall protects networked computers from intentional hostile intrusion that could compromise confidentiality or result in data corruption or denial of service. It examines all traffic routed between the two networks to see if it meets certain criteri
a. If it does, it is routed between the networks, otherwise it is stopped.
Why is an appliance-based firewall is more secure than those implemented on top of the commercial operating system (Software based)?
Suggested Answer: D
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39 comments · newest first
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Lorrine
11 months ago
B is true, scalability is a big plus for hardware firewalls.
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Kyoko
11 months ago
Surprised to hear people still doubt appliance firewalls!
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Val
11 months ago
C is spot on! Hardware firewalls avoid OS vulnerabilities.
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Val
12 months ago
I disagree, software firewalls can be just as effective.
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Lachelle
12 months ago
Appliance firewalls are definitely more secure!
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Winfred
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about the scalability part; I thought both types could be scalable, but maybe hardware ones are just better at it?
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Casie
1 year ago
If I recall correctly, appliance-based firewalls are designed specifically for security, which might make them less prone to the issues that software firewalls face.
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Terrilyn
1 year ago
I think I saw a similar question about the advantages of hardware vs. software firewalls in our practice tests, but I'm not entirely sure which option is correct here.
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Carmelina
1 year ago
I remember studying that hardware firewalls are generally more secure because they don't rely on an OS that could have vulnerabilities.
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Flo
1 year ago
Ugh, I'm not sure I fully understand the differences here. I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully to try to figure out the best answer.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The key seems to be that hardware appliances don't have the same security vulnerabilities as software-based firewalls running on commercial operating systems. I'll select the option that mentions that.
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Carri
1 year ago
Okay, the question is asking why appliance-based firewalls are more secure. I'm guessing it has something to do with the hardware platform being more secure than a general-purpose operating system. I'll need to review the options closely.
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Letha
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between appliance-based and software-based firewalls. I'll need to think this through carefully to make sure I understand the key points.
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Tyra
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question about the security advantages of appliance-based firewalls over software-based firewalls. I think I can handle this one.
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Fairy
1 year ago
Okay, the triple bottom line - that makes sense. I'll make sure I understand how that framework measures sustainability in those three dimensions.
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Tonette
1 year ago
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Elin
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. The options all seem to be talking about how priorities are assigned, but I'm not sure how that relates to the concept of consistent service. I'll have to re-read the question and think about it some more before answering.
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Kristel
1 year ago
Custom defined functions seem like they could be a game-changer in terms of making enhanced calc scripts more flexible. I'll make sure to carefully consider that option.
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Rhea
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on the differences between the control plane components. I'll have to review my notes on the Cisco SD-WAN architecture before answering this one.
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Gladys
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old debate: software vs. hardware. Next up, paper vs. pencil, and maybe even abacus vs. calculator. When will the madness end?
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Xochitl
1 year ago
I bet the IT guy who designed this question is just trying to firewall off his job security. Gotta keep those software developers on their toes!
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Lenora
1 year ago
A: Totally, software firewalls can be risky with all those vulnerabilities.
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Suzi
1 year ago
B: Yeah, hardware appliances are definitely more reliable when it comes to security.
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Sherita
1 year ago
A: I think the appliance-based firewall is more secure because it doesn't have the security vulnerabilities of the operating system.
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Sharita
1 year ago
Option D is a bit misleading. Both hardware and software-based firewalls can be highly configured, so that's not a distinguishing factor.
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Myra
1 year ago
Option B seems reasonable, but I'm not sure if 'highly scalable' is the best way to describe the difference. Hardware firewalls may offer better performance, but scalability depends on the specific model.
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Billye
1 year ago
A: Definitely, having a separate hardware appliance for the firewall adds an extra layer of security.
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Mauricio
1 year ago
B: I agree, that's a good point. Software-based firewalls can be vulnerable to attacks on the operating system.
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Odette
1 year ago
A: I think option C makes sense. Hardware appliances don't have the security vulnerabilities of the underlying operating system.
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Roxanne
2 years ago
I disagree with option A. Appliance-based firewalls can definitely be upgraded, just like software-based ones. The key difference is the hardware isolation.
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Lisbeth
1 year ago
I agree, hardware appliances are less vulnerable to security threats compared to software-based firewalls.
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Kiley
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is C. Hardware appliances are less prone to security vulnerabilities associated with the underlying operating system, making them more secure than software-based firewalls.
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Justine
1 year ago
I think you're right, hardware appliances are less prone to security vulnerabilities.
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Kristeen
2 years ago
I still believe C is the correct answer, software-based firewalls have more vulnerabilities.
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Allene
2 years ago
I think the answer is B, hardware firewalls are highly scalable.
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Silvana
2 years ago
I agree, hardware appliances are definitely more secure.
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Melodie
2 years ago
But what about scalability? I heard that firewalls implemented on hardware are highly scalable, which is important for growing networks.
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Laurel
2 years ago
I agree with you, Gianna. Hardware appliances are dedicated to firewall functions, so they are less prone to attacks targeting the operating system.
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Gianna
2 years ago
I think an appliance-based firewall is more secure because it doesn't have the security vulnerabilities of the underlying operating system.