Where is an XML firewall most commonly and effectively deployed in the environment?

The correct answer is D. Between the firewall and application server. An XML firewall is most commonly deployed in line between the firewall and application server to validate XML code before it reaches the application. An XML firewall is intended to validate XML before it reaches the application. Placing the XML firewall between the presentation a

Submitted by weili_xi· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Application Security

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ABetween the application and data layers
BBetween the presentation and application layers
CBetween the IPS and firewall
DBetween the firewall and application server

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A
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D
93% (28)

Explanation

An XML firewall is most commonly deployed in line between the firewall and application server to validate XML code before it reaches the application. An XML firewall is intended to validate XML before it reaches the application. Placing the XML firewall between the presentation and application layers, between the firewall and IPS, or between the application and data layers would not serve the intended purpose.

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