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Network security: firewalls, VPN basics

Computer Networks · Engineering

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Protect an office: the firewall allows outbound web (ports 80/443) but blocks inbound except VPN port 1194. Remote workers connect via VPN: their traffic is encrypted to the office, then exits normally, so they work as if inside. An IDS watches for port scans and alerts. Three layers, one policy.

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