When configuring a firewall rule to enhance network security, what type of rule should be placed at the end of the rule list to ensure that unspecified traffic is not mistakenly allowed?
In a firewall's rule list, the 'implicit deny' rule is typically placed at the end to ensure that any traffic not explicitly allowed by previous rules will be denied by default. This is a security best practice to prevent unauthorized access due to missing rules.
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What is an implicit deny rule and how does it work?
Why is it important to have a clear rule list in firewall configurations?
What are the differences between explicit allow and implicit deny?