Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 6 - No. 17)
What does the term 'firewall' primarily do in terms of network security?
Encrypts all network traffic.
Filters network traffic based on predefined rules.
Connects different networks together.
Translates network addresses.
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A firewall filters network traffic based on security rules, allowing or blocking data packets.