Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R81 — Question 80

What is the main difference between Static NAT and Hide NAT?

Answer options

• A. Static NAT only allows incoming connections to protect your network.
• B. Static NAT allow incoming and outgoing connections. Hide NAT only allows outgoing connections.
• C. Static NAT only allows outgoing connections. Hide NAT allows incoming and outgoing connections.
• D. Hide NAT only allows incoming connections to protect your network.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because Static NAT facilitates both incoming and outgoing connections, while Hide NAT is designed to allow only outgoing connections. The other options misrepresent the capabilities of Static and Hide NAT, leading to incorrect conclusions about their functionalities.