Firewall services play a crucial role in network security by acting as a barrier between a trusted internal network and an non-trusted external network, such as the internet. They are responsible for monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic, helping to protect an organization’s data and resources from unauthorized access and potential cyber threats.
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Traffic Filtering
Firewalls filter network traffic based on predefined rules and policies, allowing or blocking data packets based on criteria like source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols.
Security Zones
Firewalls often divide a network into security zones, with different access levels and policies. Common zones include the public internet, internal networks, and DMZ (Demilitarized Zone).
Stateful Inspection
Modern firewalls use stateful inspection to keep track of the state of active connections, ensuring that only legitimate traffic is allowed through and that related responses are permitted.
Application Layer Filtering
Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) can inspect traffic at the application layer, enabling more granular control and deeper inspection of data packets, including specific applications and content.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Some firewalls offer intrusion detection and prevention features to identify and block malicious activity or known attack patterns.
Logging and Reporting
Firewalls generate logs of network traffic and security events, which can be valuable for monitoring, troubleshooting, and compliance purposes.
Virtual Private Networks
Many firewalls support VPN functionality to secure communications over public networks, allowing remote users or branch offices to connect securely to the main network.
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