Modern perimeter gateways perform stateful inspection of traffic flowing in BOTH directions. Ingress rules stop unwanted or malicious traffic from entering the network, while egress rules restrict or log outbound connections to enforce policy and prevent data exfiltration. Gateways do not automatically encrypt every packet, nor do they bypass inspection simply because traffic originates from the internal network or uses a well-known port.
Ask Bash
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
What exactly is a gateway in networking?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
How do gateways enforce security policies for outbound traffic?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
What are common misconceptions about gateway functions?