Firewalls · Question 10 of 12

Why does the order of firewall rules matter?

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Answer

  • B The first matching rule usually decides about the packet

Explanation

Most firewalls process rules from top to bottom and apply the first match. If a general permit sits above a specific block, the block never takes effect. A rule that denies everything else usually comes at the end.

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