How does the Firebox notify administrators about security events?

The Firebox notifies administrators about security events primarily through email notifications and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) traps. This method is efficient and allows for real-time alerts to be sent directly to an administrator's email regarding critical security incidents, allowing for rapid response and mitigation. SNMP traps can also facilitate network monitoring and management by allowing other network management systems to receive alerts about specific events, ensuring that administrators are kept informed without needing to constantly monitor the Firebox interface.

Other options do not accurately describe how the Firebox communicates security events. Monthly reports might provide a summary of events, but they are not a real-time notification mechanism. Shutting down the network would not be a viable or practical way to alert administrators and would lead to significant operational issues. On-screen alerts during login could be useful for immediate notifications, but they would not be as comprehensive or reach the administrator if they are not actively logged into the system. Therefore, the combination of email notifications and SNMP traps offers a proactive and effective way to keep administrators informed about security events on the network.