Firewalls, WAF, Web Proxy

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What is the main purpose of a firewall?

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To protect your business from cyber threats

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Which analogy is used to describe how a firewall works? A filter for your water, A security camera, A firewall for your computer, A software update

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A filter for your water

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Why do organizations need firewalls?

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To protect sensitive information

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What is the risk for a small business if they experience a data breach?

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They may lose business and face financial losses

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What does a firewall prevent?

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Data breaches and unauthorized access

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What is a benefit of having a firewall?

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Prevents data breaches and protects reputation

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Which type of firewall is a physical device sitting between the network and the internet?

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Hardware firewall

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What type of firewall is used to protect websites and online applications from threats?

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Web application firewall (WAF)

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What does a web proxy do?

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Hides your IP address and inspects content for safety

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What is a common use case for a Web Application Firewall (WAF)?

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Filtering traffic to a company’s website to block malicious requests