Advantages:
- Protection from malicious attacks on your network.
- Deletion and/or guaranteeing malicious elements within a preexisting network.
- Prevents users from unauthorized access to the network.
- Deny's programs from certain resources that could be infected.
- Securing confidential information
Disadvantages:
- Strict Regulations
- Difficult to work with for non-technical users
- Restrictive to resources
- Constantly needs Patching
- Constantly being attacked