You are a network security administrator tasked with installing a specific firewall on the network. Select one of the following firewall types:

You are a network security administrator tasked with installing a specific firewall on the network. Select one of the following firewall types:

• Software
• Hardware
• Cloud
• Packet filtering
• Stateful inspection
• Multilayer inspection

and provide a summary of the functions it will provide the network. Conclude your assessment on the necessity of the firewall in protecting the network.