Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R81 — Question 218

What is NOT an advantage of Packet Filtering?

Answer options

• A. Low Security and No Screening above Network Layer
• B. Application Independence
• C. High Performance
• D. Scalability

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because packet filtering is considered to have low security and does not inspect beyond the network layer, making it less effective against certain types of attacks. Options B, C, and D are advantages of packet filtering, as it operates independently of applications, offers high performance due to its simplicity, and can scale well with network size.