A Chief Information Officer (CIO) tasks the network engineer with protecting the network from outside attacks. Placing which of the following devices on the network perimeter would provide the MOST security for the system?
A) Firewall
B) NGFW
C) Content filter
D) IDS/IPS

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) provides the most comprehensive security by combining traditional firewall capabilities with advanced features like intrusion prevention, application awareness, and deep packet inspection, making it more effective at protecting against sophisticated threats.

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) Tasks the Network Engineer with Protecting