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Filters traffic based on rules
Monitors and alerts on suspicious activity
Blocks malicious traffic in real-time
Manages encrypted tunnels
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SSCP Practice Question: Match each network security device to its…
Match each network security device to its function.
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Firewall: Filters network traffic based on security rules.
Correct matches: Firewall filters traffic, IDS monitors and alerts, IPS monitors and blocks, VPN concentrator handles encryption. Common confusions: swapping firewall and IDS functions.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Firewall: Filters network traffic based on security rules.
Why this is correct
Firewalls inspect packets and allow or block traffic according to predefined rules.
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IDS: Monitors traffic for suspicious activity and sends alerts.
Why this is correct
Intrusion Detection Systems detect potential threats and generate alerts but do not block traffic.
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IPS: Monitors and actively blocks malicious traffic.
Why this is correct
Intrusion Prevention Systems analyze traffic and take action to block threats in real time.
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VPN concentrator: Handles encryption and decryption for remote access connections.
Why this is correct
VPN concentrators manage multiple VPN tunnels and secure data transmission.
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Firewall: Monitors traffic for suspicious activity and sends alerts.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes an IDS, not a firewall.
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IDS: Filters network traffic based on security rules.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes a firewall, not an IDS.
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