packet filtering LastModified: Monday, June 25, 2001
Also referred to as static packet filtering. Controlling access to a network by analyzing the incoming and outgoing packets and letting them pass or halting them based on the IP addresses of the source and destination. Packet filtering is one technique, among many, for implementing security firewalls. Compare with stateful inspection.
	related categories: Security related terms: application gateway filter firewall IP spoofing port scanning stateful inspection Shopping packet filtering Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Firewalls 202 Model Matches Routers 179 Model Matches