Question

On Linux systems, the ________ interface provides access to the underlying netfilter firewall.

(a) ssip

(b) iptables

(c) dns

(d) all of the mentioned

I have been asked this question in an interview.

My enquiry is from Network Exposure and Security in division Production Checklist, Security Concepts and Network Security of MongoDB

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) iptables

To explain I would say: Firewalls allow administrators to filter and control access to a system by providing granular control over what network communications.