What is true of cloud built-in firewalls?

The correct answer is D. They typically offer fewer features that newer physical firewalls. All modern cloud platforms offer built-in firewalls, which may offer advantages over corresponding physical firewalls. These are software firewalls that may operate within the SDN or the hypervisor. They typically offer fewer features than a modern, dedicated next-generation…

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AThey operate exclusively outside of the hypervisor
BWhichever features are not provided in the firewall, the cloud provider has an alternative
CThey operate exclusively outside of the SDN
DThey typically offer fewer features that newer physical firewalls
EThey provide identical configurations to physical firewalls

How the community answered

(54 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
6% (3)
C
11% (6)
D
80% (43)
E
2% (1)

Explanation

All modern cloud platforms offer built-in firewalls, which may offer advantages over corresponding physical firewalls. These are software firewalls that may operate within the SDN or the hypervisor. They typically offer fewer features than a modern, dedicated next-generation firewall, but these capabilities may not always be needed due to other inherent security provided by the cloud

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