CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional

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QuestionQ176

VerifiedSecurity Architecture and Engineering

Information security practitioners are implementing a new firewall. Which of the following failure methods would BEST prioritize security if a failure occurs?

Explanation

A fail-closed firewall denies traffic when it fails, preserving the security boundary and preventing unauthorized network access. This prioritizes confidentiality and integrity over service availability.

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