Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

When the Global Application Control action is configured, how is it applied?

1. Only to selected policies as needed.

2. Automatically to all policies.

3. It must be manually enabled for each policy.

4. Only for outbound traffic.

The correct answer is: Automatically to all policies.

The Global Application Control action is designed to provide a comprehensive layer of application-level security by automatically applying to all policies configured within the firewall settings. This feature ensures that the application control mechanisms are consistently enforced across the entire network environment without requiring individual configuration for each policy. By applying the Global Application Control action globally, it eliminates potential gaps in security that could arise if it were only selectively applied or manually enabled for certain policies. This allows for a more streamlined approach to managing application control and helps maintain a uniform security posture throughout the network. This automatic application is particularly beneficial in dynamic environments where policies may frequently change or new policies may be implemented, as it ensures that application control remains intact without additional administrative work each time a new policy is created or modified.