CompTIA Network+ (N10-006) — Question 35

A network technician is selection the best way to protect a branch office from as many different threat from the Internet as possible using a single device.
Which of the following actions would meet the objective?

Answer options

• A. Configure a network-based firewall.
• B. Configure a firewall with UTM.
• C. Configure a host-based firewall.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because a network-based firewall can monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic, providing robust protection from numerous external threats. Options B and C, while providing some level of security, do not offer the same comprehensive protection against a wide range of Internet threats as a network-based firewall.