Objective 6.1: Security Devices

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Objective 6.1: Security Devices
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Objective 6.2: Firewall Features


Objective 6.1: Explain the function of hardware and software security devices

Network-based firewall[edit | edit source]

Network based firewalls – monitor traffic on the entire network segment, meaning an administrator monitors and controls firewall services from a central location.

Hardware firewall
Hardware firewall

Host-based firewall[edit | edit source]

Host based firewalls – is installed on an individual system and monitors and controls inbound and outbound traffic for just that system.

Software firewall

IDS (Intrusion Detection System)[edit | edit source]

IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)[edit | edit source]

VPN (Virtual Private Network) concentrator[edit | edit source]

VPN concentrators increase remote access security. Concentrators sit between the VPN client and VPN server, creating a tunnel authenticating users and encrypting data as it travels. They also regulate and monitor data transfer across the tunnel, and control inbound and outbound traffic as an endpoint or router.

Network Security
Objective 6.1: Security Devices
»
Objective 6.2: Firewall Features