What is the GREATEST risk when there is an excessive number of firewall rules?

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.

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