156-215.80 · Question #399
To enforce the Security Policy correctly, a Security Gateway requires:
The correct answer is B. awareness of the network topology. A Security Gateway enforces rules by inspecting traffic and determining whether to allow, block, or encrypt it based on source, destination, and service. To apply these rules accurately, the gateway must understand the network topology - meaning it must know which networks and…
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To enforce the Security Policy correctly, a Security Gateway requires:
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- Aa routing table
- Bawareness of the network topology
- Ca Demilitarized Zone
- Da Security Policy install
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(16 responses)- A6% (1)
- B94% (15)
Explanation
A Security Gateway enforces rules by inspecting traffic and determining whether to allow, block, or encrypt it based on source, destination, and service. To apply these rules accurately, the gateway must understand the network topology - meaning it must know which networks and hosts are internal vs. external, where protected resources reside, and how traffic flows through the network. Without this awareness, the gateway cannot correctly evaluate which policy rules apply to a given packet. A routing table (A) handles packet forwarding but alone doesn't enforce security policy. A DMZ (C) is a network architecture concept, not a requirement for policy enforcement. A Security Policy install (D) delivers the policy to the gateway but is an action, not an ongoing requirement for enforcement logic.
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