What is the difference between Ingress and Egress in GCP firewall rules?

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What is the difference between Ingress and Egress in GCP firewall rules?

Key points

  • Inbound traffic is regulated by Ingress rules
  • Outbound traffic is managed by Egress rules
  • Firewall rules rely on this Ingress-Egress distinction
  • Incorrect configuration can lead to security vulnerabilities

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