What is a function of a protocol analyzer?
- permit or deny traffic based on Layer 3 and Layer 4 protocol information
- provide real time reporting and long-term analysis of security events
- analyze the value and contents of the protocol fields of captured packets
- monitor network systems for malicious activity or policy violations
| Explanation & Hint:
Protocol analyzers capture packets on the network and can look into the various fields of the packets to detect network problems. |