Last Updated on December 25, 2021 by Admin 2
What is the GREATEST risk when there is an excessive number of firewall rules?
- One rule may override another rule in the chain and create a loophole
- Performance degradation of the whole network
- The firewall may not support the increasing number of rules due to limitations
- The firewall may show abnormal behavior and may crash or automatically shut down
Explanation:
If there are many firewall rules, there is a chance that a particular rule may allow an external connection although other associated rules are overridden. Due to the increasing number of rules, it becomes complex to test them and. over time, a loophole may occur.