The Most Accurate Description of a Firewall Would Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

The most accurate description of a firewall would be:

• A) a security company hired to monitor your website.
• B) a hardware device used to monitor traffic between a network and the internet.
• C) a software application that determines how often backups should be made and ensures that they are stored offsite.
• D) a protective barrier in the wall outside of the network room.
• E) a high risk area of a network.

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Definitions:

Strategic Alliance

A formal agreement between two or more entities to pursue a set of agreed-upon objectives while remaining independent organizations.

Decentralized

Decentralized refers to the distribution of functions, powers, people or things away from a central location or authority, often seen in organizations to enhance agility and decision-making.

Self-Managing Teams

Groups of employees tasked with organizing and controlling their own work without direct supervision, responsible for planning, execution, and monitoring their tasks.

Establishment Of Legitimacy

The process through which an entity gains acceptance, recognition, and justification within a system or community.