Application layer firewalls are also called ______

A) first generation firewalls

B) second generation firewalls

C) third generation firewalls

D) fourth generation firewalls

Correct Answer : third generation firewalls

Explanation : Application layer firewalls are also called third generation firewalls. They came into the picture in around 1995-1998. Application level gateway firewalls are helped in making the network performance smooth for logging traffic.