Ch.9 Protecting Devices and Networks Tool
Question
What is a firewall used for?
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Answer
Filtering network traffic according to rules.
It can reduce exposure, but it does not replace patching, MFA, or safe behaviour.
JRC DigComp / EPSOHQ Digital Skills DB
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Firewall: rule-based traffic filter
A firewall filters network traffic according to rules, but it cannot replace patching, MFA, or safe behaviour.
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