Which of the following is NOT a factor that is part of a firewall configuration?

The correct answer is A. Encryption. Firewalls operate at the network layer and filter traffic based on ports, protocols, source/destination IP addresses, and direction of traffic. Encryption is not a firewall function - it is handled by separate mechanisms such as TLS, IPSec, or VPNs. A firewall may inspect…

Submitted by yasin.bd· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security

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AEncryption
BPort
CProtocol
DSource IP

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A
93% (42)
B
4% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Firewalls operate at the network layer and filter traffic based on ports, protocols, source/destination IP addresses, and direction of traffic. Encryption is not a firewall function - it is handled by separate mechanisms such as TLS, IPSec, or VPNs. A firewall may inspect encrypted traffic but does not perform encryption itself. Confusing encryption with firewall rules is a common misconception; they are distinct security controls.

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#Firewall#Network Security#Security Controls#Traffic Filtering

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