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==How does it work?==
 
==How does it work?==
 
1. Tracks Connections: Monitors active connections in a state table. This table stores information about each connection, including source and destination IP addresses, source and destination ports, and the current state of the connection (e.g., established, related, new).
 
1. Tracks Connections: Monitors active connections in a state table. This table stores information about each connection, including source and destination IP addresses, source and destination ports, and the current state of the connection (e.g., established, related, new).
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2. Evaluates Packets: Compares packets against predefined rules.
 
2. Evaluates Packets: Compares packets against predefined rules.
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3. Context-Aware Inspection: Examines packets based on connection state.
 
3. Context-Aware Inspection: Examines packets based on connection state.
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4. Dynamic Security: Adapts rules based on connection status.
 
4. Dynamic Security: Adapts rules based on connection status.