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What is the primary purpose of a firewall in computer networking?
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To speed up internet connection
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- To speed up internet connection
- To protect a network from unauthorized access
- To store large amounts of data
- To manage network printers
Explanation & Context
A firewall acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks, monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic.
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