A _________ Packet Firewall Tightens Up the Rules for TCP

question 19

Short Answer

A _________ packet firewall tightens up the rules for TCP traffic by creating a directory of outbound TCP connections.There is an entry for each currently established connection and the packet filter will now allow incoming traffic to high numbered ports only for those packets that fit the profile of one of the entries in this directory.

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Definitions:

Flashes

Sudden, brief bursts of light or heat, or referring to hot flashes, which are sudden feelings of warmth, often associated with menopause.

Floaters

Floaters are small pieces of debris in the eye's vitreous humor that appear as floating spots in one's field of vision, often resulting from age-related changes.

Hammer

A tool used for hitting nails, breaking objects or shaping materials, typically consisting of a handle and a heavy metal head.

Startled

A sudden, involuntary reaction to surprise or fear.