A 'fail-open' configuration will allow traffic to pass through if the security device fails. This mode avoids interrupting the flow of traffic, which can be critical for business continuity but may pose a security risk by not filtering traffic during the outage.
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What are the potential risks of using fail-open mode?
How does fail-secure mode differ from fail-open?
What are common security devices that use fail-open or fail-secure configurations?