To defend against data loss and theft, companies need as much protection as possible from external threats. Hardware and software firewalls prevent malicious traffic from reaching computers connected ...

Firewalls revisited It would appear a few people were a bit unhappy with the advice I offered a reader in a recent column entitled “Two Firewalls Too Much of a Good Thing.” Here’s a quick overview: A ...

Hardware Firewalls are mostly seen in broadband modems, and are the first line of defense, using Packet Filtering. Before an Internet packet reaches your PC, the Hardware Firewall will monitor the ...

<i>Redmond</i>'s new Security Advisor drills down the specifics of what should be considered when selecting your next firewall. Welcome to my inaugural Security Advisor column. Like many of you I've ...

What Does a Firewall Do To Protect My Home Network Your email has been sent Understanding what firewalls do (and don't do) takes just a few minutes. Learn what a firewall does to keep intruders out in ...

A firewall is every bit as critical to security as an anti-virus program. Firewalls stop malware from spreading to a network and defend against hackers attempting to infiltrate a targeted system.