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So you can replace the security controls provided by NAT with security controls provided by a firewall. How does this support the argument that NAT doesn’t prov

So you can replace the security controls provided by NAT with security controls provided by a firewall. How does this support the argument that NAT doesn’t provide any security controls?

vardump 7y ago
NAT is not meant for security. It just unintentionally provides some by preventing inbound connections. That's something you can circumvent in certain scenarios. The technique is called "NAT hole punching".
- zAy0LfpBZLC8mAC 7y ago
  > It just unintentionally provides some by preventing inbound connections. No, it doesn't.
  - vardump 7y ago
    Of course you should also have a properly configured firewall. Relying on NAT alone for security is not a great idea.