Which of the following best describes a firewall?
A) a software and hardware system that prevents outsiders from accessing a company's internal network
B) a tool that searches Web pages containing the user's search terms and then displays pages that match
C) a private network of internal Web sites and other sources of information available to a company's employees
D) an Internet connection allowing outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information system

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A firewall is a software and hardware system that serves as a barrier between a company's internal network and external networks, such as the Internet. It is designed to prevent unauthorized access to the network by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Firewall