CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 381

A network engineer wants to implement a technology that allows for an all-in-one approach to incoming and outgoing traffic from the Internet. This device should be able to filter content and scan for malicious information in each packet. Which of the following types of devices would be necessary?

Answer options

• A. UTM appliance
• B. IDS appliance
• C. Proxy server
• D. RADIUS server

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, the UTM appliance, as it combines multiple security features, including content filtering and malware scanning, into a single device for managing network traffic. The IDS appliance (B) is primarily for intrusion detection, while the Proxy server (C) acts as an intermediary for requests but does not provide comprehensive filtering and scanning. The RADIUS server (D) is focused on authentication and does not address traffic management.