What is the purpose of the IRB feature in next-generation firewall?

The correct answer is A. to enable transparent bridging between two Layer 2 interfaces. Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) allows a next-generation firewall to bridge traffic between Layer 2 interfaces while also supporting routing between VLANs or subnets. This feature is commonly used in transparent (bridge) mode deployments where you want the firewall to act…

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Ato enable transparent bridging between two Layer 2 interfaces
Bto block routing between two Layer 3 interfaces
Cto allow multiple physical interfaces to be part of the same VLAN
Dto configure NAT in transparent mode

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Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) allows a next-generation firewall to bridge traffic between Layer 2 interfaces while also supporting routing between VLANs or subnets. This feature is commonly used in transparent (bridge) mode deployments where you want the firewall to act like a bump in the wire, forwarding traffic at Layer 2 but still providing inspection and policy

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#IRB#Transparent Bridging#Next-Generation Firewall#Layer 2 Security

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