QuestionQ16

Network Security

A data center must protect its infrastructure against network-based threats. Which two technologies meet this need?

Choose two
  • A Next-generation firewall
  • B Intrusion prevention system (IPS)
  • C Intrusion detection system (IDS)
  • D Proxy
Explanation

A next-generation firewall enforces security policy on network traffic and blocks modern threats, including application-layer attacks and advanced malware. An intrusion prevention system examines network traffic for known threats and can drop malicious connections to prevent attacks. Cisco: What Is a Next-Generation Firewall? Cisco: How to Block Threats

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