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A network technician needs to deploy a dedicated hardware device at the boundary between an internal office network and the internet. This device must inspect incoming and outgoing network traffic to block unauthorized access based on configured security rules. Which hardware device should the technician install?

  1. Hardware firewallAnswer
  2. B
    Unmanaged switch
  3. C
    Patch panel
  4. D
    Wireless access point

Answer

The correct device to install at the network boundary for inspecting and filtering traffic based on security rules is a hardware firewall.
A hardware firewall is designed to sit between an internal trusted network and an external untrusted network (such as the internet). It analyzes incoming and outgoing traffic against preconfigured security policies to prevent unauthorized network access.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary functionality requested in the scenario.
The requirement specifies a perimeter device capable of inspecting network traffic and blocking unauthorized access using security rules.
Different network hardware devices operate at specific OSI layers and fulfill distinct operational roles.
2
Evaluate the roles of the candidate hardware devices.
A hardware firewall is specifically built for perimeter security and packet inspection, whereas switches provide local LAN bridging, patch panels manage physical cabling, and access points enable wireless connections.
Only a firewall provides active packet inspection and rule-based traffic enforcement between untrusted external networks and internal networks.

Key Concept

Perimeter Security Appliance and Hardware Firewall Operations
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