Chapter Review Questions
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- You are the network administrator for a multinational corporation with a large, complex network environment in which security considerations are paramount. The IT manager has asked you to explain to the board of directors why you have recommended that they include a stateful firewall in next year’s budget to enhance your cybersecurity posture. Which of the following is the BEST description of why the organization should purchase a stateful firewall?
- To filter packets based solely on IP addresses and port numbers
- To analyze network traffic patterns and detect anomalies in real...