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Module 5: Application Layer & Security

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A firewall is used for:

  • (i) Error correction
  • (ii) Network security
  • (iii) Data encryption
  • (iv) Traffic shaping
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Answer: (ii) Network security

A firewall filters incoming and outgoing traffic according to security rules, protecting a private network from unauthorized access.

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