Which of the following is the MAIN difference between a network-based firewall and a host-based firewall?

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A network-based firewall controls traffic passing through the device, while a host-based firewall controls traffic destined for the device.

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A network-based firewall is stateful, while a host-based firewall is stateless.

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A network-based firewall verifies network traffic, while a host-based firewall verifies processes and applications.

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A network-based firewall blocks network intrusions, while a host-based firewall blocks malware.

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