Firewall Software by Rob Pirozzi
Beginning in the Zhou Dynasty, which was in the 11th century BC, construction was begun on what was to become the Great Wall of China. For 2,700 years, culminating in the mid-1600s, construction continued on the wall until it stretched 4,163 miles from east to west China. ... Software firewalls - A software firewall serves the same purpose as a hardware firewall. ... Many people use both a hardware firewall and a software firewall. ... The software monitors all inbound and outbound Internet traffic, and creates a software barrier between the Internet port into your PC and everything else...

What is a Firewall ? by Benjamin Hargis
Simply put it acts as a barrier between your computer and the internet. To protect you from crackers, hackers and malware. If your running DSL or a cable modem you should employ a firewall, as having a direct connection to the Internet can make you a target to attack. ... There are many software firewalls availiable such as Tiny Firewall http://www.tinysoftware.com/home/tiny2?la=EN That is designed to keep hackers out of your network and block Spyware. ... www.linksys.com There are many hardware solutions including setting up a firewall on a *nix box.

Firewalls VS. Barbarians At The Gates by Deb Jensen
As they are plotting against you and going in for the attack, what is your strategy? How well are you at keeping them out? Are you putting too much stock in your firewall? According to Mick Johnson, a product marketing manager with Sensory Networks, "The definition of a firewall has changed over... Each firewall is different, and since there is such a wide range of firewalls to choose from (software programs to hardware devices), it's important to have the firewall protection you are looking for.

What is a Hardware Firewall and Which Hardware Firewall is Best? by Debbie Jacobsen
If you have more than three computers in your home or business that share the same internet connection, a hardware firewall is something you may want to consider. A hardware firewall is a device that sits in between the internet and your network, protecting all computers on the inside from... As opposed to a software firewall (also known as a personal firewall) , a hardware firewall is designed to protect ALL the computers on a network instead of just one PC. ... All firewall rules can be configured to apply to outbound or inbound traffic, so giving you a lot of flexibility and...

Understanding How Firewalls Protect Your Computer by Otis Cooper
Not many of us intentionally leave our cars unlocked or the front of our homes open to strangers. But we often leave our computers wide open to anyone and everyone that may want to snoop. To get and keep our computers safe from hackers,or anyone wanting to have a look in our computers,we need... Once the Firewall has been installed and setup complete,take a minute to be sure its working.Test the Firewall by going online and visiting a security site.Go to www.grc.com and give their free Shields Up security test a try.

How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers by Richard Rogers
There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet connection with a number of computers. ... A personal firewall is a software application that monitors and can block the flow of data between the internet and your computer. ... The most basic firewall programs, like Windows XP's firewall, monitor and can block “inbound” traffic by closing these ports.

Internet Connection Fails by Bob Rankin
"I am using XP home with a cable modem connection, and quite often using while online, I get the error of can't find the server. I just lose my internet connection, and it says my TCP/IP needs resetting. How do I do that and what causes the internet dropout?" There are several possible reasons... If that fixes the problem, consider ditching the software-based firewall, especially if you have a router between your computer and the cable modem. ... Routers have hardware-based firewalls built in, which makes firewall software superfluous for most users.

The XP Firewall Isn't Enough by Steve Blampied
You might think you don't need a firewall because windows XP has one built in, but read on for a plain-english explanation why this isn’t enough. Before broadband and cable connections were common most people didn't need a personal firewall because they weren't connected to the Internet for... You may already have a firewall, either in a device called a "Broadband Router" which goes between your computer and the Internet or the very basic firewall built in to Windows XP Service Pack 2 and you might think that’s all you need.

Firewall: Hot Stuff for Stomping out Spyware, Malware and Adware by Christina Bultinck
Firewalls are software programs for your computer that are comparable to exterior doors to your house or apartment since they keep potential intruders out. What is a thief strolled past that open door, when no one was home, and robbed you of anything of value including personal information? ... Mac users can either purchase firewall software such as DoorStop, or upgrade to Mac OS X which has a built-in firewall. ... If you are running Windows 98 or 2000 and would rather not upgrade to XP you can install a software firewall on each computer you have.

Protect Your PC from Viruses, Worms & Trojans by Mike Burstein
Each of the items in the checklist below is part of a broad and easy to implement security policy. Install all windows critical updates for your operating system from the Microsoft Update site - it's free ! All that's required to keep your Microsoft operating system up to date is an Internet... Install and configure a firewall - either a hardware or software based firewall is a must! ... Install and configure antivirus software - the cost is minimal, there are even free versions available - the protection is priceless!