Firewalls, WAF, Web Proxy

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

• To improve website speed

• To protect your business from cyber threats

• To store customer data

• To backup files

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

Why do organizations need firewalls?

• To reduce internet bandwidth usage

• To protect sensitive information

• To increase computer speed

• To store data backups

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

• Increased employee turnover

• They may lose business and face financial losses

• Increased customer satisfaction

• They will get better website traffic

What does a firewall prevent?

• Network interruptions

• Data breaches and unauthorized access

• Slow internet speeds

• Software updates

What is a benefit of having a firewall?

• Increased internet speed

• Prevents data breaches and protects reputation

• Automatically backs up data

• Reduces employee training costs

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

• Cloud firewall

• Hardware firewall

• Software firewall

• Web proxy

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

• Web proxy

• Web application firewall (WAF)

• Software firewall

• Hardware firewall

What does a web proxy do?

• Blocks all internet traffic

• Hides your IP address and inspects content for safety

• Encrypts all communication

• Provides VPN services

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

• Protecting email inboxes

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

• Improving internet speed

• Managing employee access to the internet