September 4, 2010, 12:07 am
Internet Firewall
Internet Firewall: The Basics ( )
In today's high tech world where business and home computers alike are interconnected in one huge web, firewalls offer comfort that somehow, your computer is protected from the many threats besieging it. What exactly is a firewall?
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The History of Firewalls ( )
In our first article, we discussed the basic features and purpose of firewalls. Here, we trace its origins and development.
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Internet Firewall: Security Threats ( )
In our first article, we mentioned that while firewalls can shield a single computer or a network from a slew of threats, there are intruders that cannot simply be thwarted by firewalls. Here we discuss both kinds of threats.
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Internet Firewall: Firewall Software ( )
Firewalls come in two variants: hardware and software. Most firewalls of the latter type are personal firewalls, which are programs installed on a computer that control communications made to and from that PC.
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Internet Firewall: Hardware/Network Layer Firewalls ( )
In this article, we shall take a look at how hardware-based or network layer firewalls work and how they differ from firewall software.
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Internet Firewall: Proxy Servers ( )
Proxy services can provide additional security in addition to firewalls. Inspecting the way they work reveals they may also be considered firewalls themselves.
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Internet Firewall Tips and Best Practices ( )
The most important thing is to ensure a computer's safety and security against potential threats. Here are some of the best practices for keeping your computer safe and free of viruses, spyware, and other malware.
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Internet Firewall Tests ( )
If you're like us and want to maintain topnotch security for your computer at all times, you might want to check whether your firewall can overcome whatever threats or vulnerabilities that may be thrown at it. Here's a look into internet firewall testing.
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Internet Firewall Jargon, Acronyms, Terms ( )
Know the relevant terms here if you're aiming to get acquainted well with firewalls.
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