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You have been hired as an expert member to manage the network security of the organization. In a team meeting, you need to present your views on how Windows Defender Firewall can help in addressing th

The correct answer is D. All of these. Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security offers multiple benefits for organizational network security.

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Question

You have been hired as an expert member to manage the network security of the organization. In a team meeting, you need to present your views on how Windows Defender Firewall can help in addressing the organizational network security challenges. Which of the following statements fit in this context?

Options

  • AIt will reduce the attack surface of a device, offering an additional layer to the defense-in-depth model
  • BWhen integrated with IPsec, it offers a simple means to enforce authenticated, end-to-end network communications
  • CIt extends the value of existing investments as it is a host-based firewall that is included with OS, there is no additional software or hardware required
  • DAll of these

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    88% (28)

Why each option

Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security offers multiple benefits for organizational network security.

AIt will reduce the attack surface of a device, offering an additional layer to the defense-in-depth model
BWhen integrated with IPsec, it offers a simple means to enforce authenticated, end-to-end network communications
CIt extends the value of existing investments as it is a host-based firewall that is included with OS, there is no additional software or hardware required

This statement is true, but it is not the only correct statement, thus not the most comprehensive answer.

DAll of theseCorrect

Windows Defender Firewall reduces attack surface, integrates with IPsec for authenticated communications, and is a cost-effective, built-in host-based firewall, making all listed statements true contributions to network security.

Concept tested: Windows Defender Firewall capabilities and benefits

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/windows-firewall-with-advanced-security-overview

Topics

#Windows Defender Firewall#Network Security#Defense-in-depth#IPsec

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