Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

What could be the problem if users on the trusted network cannot browse Internet websites?

1. The default Outgoing policy has been removed.

2. The HTTP-proxy policy has higher precedence than HTTPS-proxy policy.

3. The HTTP-proxy policy is configured for the wrong port.

4. The HTTP-proxy allows Any-Trusted and Any-Optional to Any-External.

The correct answer is: The default Outgoing policy has been removed.

If users on the trusted network cannot browse Internet websites, one potential issue could be the removal of the default outgoing policy. The default outgoing policy is critical because it typically governs how traffic is allowed to flow from the trusted network (where users are located) to external networks like the Internet. Without this policy, the firewall would not permit outbound traffic, effectively blocking any web browsing attempts. The absence of this policy means that even if other settings, like specific proxy configurations, are in place, users will still be unable to access the Internet because there is no overarching rule that allows for that traffic. Properly functioning network security setups rely on default policies to ensure basic connectivity, and if these are removed or misconfigured, users will encounter issues such as the inability to browse websites.