Packet Filtering Firewalls

  • Packet Filtering Firewalls

    Packet Filtering Firewalls Packet filtering firewalls are a type of firewall that operates at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. They examine individual packets of network traffic and make filtering decisions based on predetermined rules or criteria. Packet filtering firewalls are typically implemented in network routers or dedicated firewall appliances. The main…