Certified Cloud Security Professional – CCSP – Question130

Which of the following is NOT a factor that is part of a firewall configuration?

A. Encryption
B. Port
C. Protocol
D. Source IP

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation: Firewalls take into account source IP, destination IP, the port the traffic is using, as well as the network protocol (UDP/TCP). Whether or not the traffic is encrypted is not something a firewall is concerned with.