CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication · Internet-based Business Communication
The role of a firewall in an organisation's network security is to:
A firewall monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined security rules. It acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks, blocking unauthorised access. It is not meant for recovering deleted files, boosting internet speed or translating messages.
- AMonitor and filter incoming and outgoing network traffic according to security rulesCorrect
- BRecover files deleted by employees from the recycle bin
- CIncrease the speed of the internet connection
- DTranslate messages from one language to another
Explanation
A firewall sits between an internal network and outside networks and allows or blocks traffic based on set rules. It does not recover data, improve bandwidth, or translate content.
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