WatchGuard Network Security Essentials — Question 36

Which of these threats can the Firebox prevent with the default packet handling settings? (Select four.)

Answer options

• A. Access to inappropriate websites
• B. Denial of service attacks
• C. Flood attacks
• D. Malware in downloaded files
• E. Port scans
• F. Viruses in email messages
• G. IP spoofing

Correct answer: B, C, E, G

Explanation

The Firebox's default settings are designed to block Denial of Service attacks, Flood attacks, Port scans, and prevent IP spoofing. Options A, D, and F involve content filtering and malware detection which are not covered by the default packet handling settings.