| Firewall |
A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on set security rules. |
| Network Traffic |
Data packets flowing into and out of a network, which can be monitored and filtered for security purposes. |
| Packet-Filtering Firewalls |
These firewalls inspect packets transmitted between networks and use predefined rules to allow or block traffic based on IP addresses, ports, and protocols, providing a basic level of security. |
| Proxy Firewalls |
These firewalls act as intermediaries between users and the services they access, offering additional features like content filtering, logging, and anonymity through request and response management. |
| Regulatory Compliance |
The adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to an organization’s business processes. |
| Rule ID |
A unique identifier for each firewall rule. |
| Security Rules |
Predefined criteria that determine how traffic is allowed or denied through a firewall. |
| Source IP/Range |
The originating IP address or range from which traffic is allowed or denied. |
| Stateful Inspection Firewalls |
These firewalls keep track of active connections and analyze the state of packets within the context of these connections, allowing for more sophisticated filtering compared to simple packet-filtering. |
