Which of the following statements is true of application-filtering firewalls?
A) They are less secure than packet-filtering firewalls.
B) They filter viruses less effectively than packet-filtering firewalls.
C) They filter faster than packet-filtering firewalls.
D) They are more expensive than packet-filtering firewalls.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Application-filtering firewalls are generally more expensive than packet-filtering firewalls because they provide more advanced filtering capabilities, such as inspecting the payload of packets and understanding application-layer protocols.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Application-Filtering Firewalls