QuestionQ204

VerifiedInfrastructure and System Security

A packet-filtering firewall is the simplest type of firewall. A router typically functions as a packet-filtering firewall and can filter based on certain packet contents. At which of the following OSI reference-model layers do these routers filter information? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Choose two
Explanation

Packet-filtering firewalls use Network-layer information such as IP addresses and Transport-layer information such as TCP or UDP ports and protocols to allow or deny traffic.

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