Question

Stateful Multilayer firewalls are also called ____________

(a) first generation firewalls

(b) second generation firewalls

(c) third generation firewalls

(d) fourth generation firewalls

I had been asked this question in examination.

Enquiry is from Firewalls topic in chapter Cyber Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) second generation firewalls

Explanation: Stateful multilayer firewalls are also called second generation firewalls. They came into the picture in around 1989-1990. Due to multiple characteristics of different firewalls in Multilayer Inspection firewalls, it makes such type of firewalls powerful and more secure.