GK Question

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A network security system that monitors and controls incoming/outgoing traffic based on predetermined rules is called ________.

Answer: Firewall

Firewall is a network security device/software that monitors and filters traffic between trusted internal networks and untrusted external networks based on security rules. It can be hardware-based, software-based, or cloud-based.

Topic Cybersecurity
Exam Relevance Banking, SSC CGL, UPSC