PCSFE · Question #29
Which element protects and hides an internal network in an outbound flow?
The correct answer is D. NAT. NAT is the element that protects and hides an internal network in an outbound flow. NAT is a feature that translates the source or destination IP address or port of a packet as it passes through the firewall. NAT can protect and hide an internal network in an outbound flow by…
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Which element protects and hides an internal network in an outbound flow?
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- ADNS sinkholing
- BUser-ID
- CApp-ID
- DNAT
How the community answered
(16 responses)- A6% (1)
- B13% (2)
- D81% (13)
Explanation
NAT is the element that protects and hides an internal network in an outbound flow. NAT is a feature that translates the source or destination IP address or port of a packet as it passes through the firewall. NAT can protect and hide an internal network in an outbound flow by replacing the private IP addresses of the internal hosts with a public IP address of the firewall or another device, making them appear as a single entity to the external network. This prevents external hosts from directly accessing or identifying the internal hosts, and also conserves the public IP address space. DNS sinkholing, User-ID, and App-ID are not elements that protect and hide an internal network in an outbound flow, but they are related features that can enhance security and visibility.
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