Mitigation techniques · Question 9 of 12
What distinguishes a layer 4 firewall from a layer 7 firewall?
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- B Layer 4 checks addresses and ports, layer 7 also content
Explanation
A layer 4 firewall decides based on IP addresses, ports and connection state. A layer 7 firewall understands application protocols such as HTTP and can, for example, block certain URLs or commands.