Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS, legacy) — Question 56

What Statement about personal firewalls is true?

Answer options

• A. They can protect the network against attacks
• B. They can protect a system by denying probing requests
• C. They are resilient against kernel attacks

Correct answer: V, P, N

Explanation

Option B is correct because personal firewalls are designed to block unauthorized access attempts, including probing requests. Option A is misleading as personal firewalls primarily protect the individual device rather than the entire network. Option C is incorrect because personal firewalls are not specifically designed to resist kernel attacks.