Why is the order of firewall rules important?

What will be an ideal response?


Rules are executed in order, and later rules can override a previous rule. Therefore, a best practice is to start with the rule to drop all incoming traffic; this blocks all traffic and then adds back specific ports or programs to achieve the functionality that is needed. The subsequent rules identify the specific types of communication you want to permit. The allowances may be based on a specific program being executed, a precise time of day, a specific port, a known IP address, or other specific criteria.

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