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Top 6 Firewall Use Cases

Firewalls are critical network security devices that enforce access control policies, preventing unauthorized traffic from entering or leaving a network. They operate by examining network traffic against a defined set of rules, mitigating risks like intrusion, data exfiltration, and malware propagation.

Stateful InspectionDeep Packet Inspection (DPI)IP Address FilteringPort-Based RulesProtocol-Based RulesIntrusion Detection System (IDS)Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)Web Application Firewall (WAF)

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