Firewall Configuration
The truth is, serious network problems don't happen often. But when they do, everything stops. Sometimes it's not preventable (e.g. a disaster occurs). Sometimes it is. Hacking attempts, spammers, self-reproducing viruses…you can minimize the risk of all these with proper network security.
What is a Firewall?
A firewall is a software- or hardware-based barrier against unauthorized access to your network. Firewalls inspect all the traffic going through them. "Legitimate" traffic is let through, while "malicious" traffic is rejected. Firewalls use a set of rules to distinguish what's legitimate and what's malicious.
If your company is online, you need a firewall. Hopefully you already have one. But is it properly configured? Firewalls are like castle moats – people can get across if there are shallow spots.
What is a Firewall?
A firewall is a software- or hardware-based barrier against unauthorized access to your network. Firewalls inspect all the traffic going through them. "Legitimate" traffic is let through, while "malicious" traffic is rejected. Firewalls use a set of rules to distinguish what's legitimate and what's malicious.
If your company is online, you need a firewall. Hopefully you already have one. But is it properly configured? Firewalls are like castle moats – people can get across if there are shallow spots.
