Firewalls As Presented by Brian Dunn
Firewalls As Presented by Brian Dunn. Definition General Protects computer(s) from unauthorized access Types Hardware devices Software programs.
Dec 21, 2015
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Firewalls
As Presented by Brian Dunn
Definition
GeneralProtects computer(s) from unauthorized
access
TypesHardware devicesSoftware programs
Protection
From malicious access
Limit outside access
Broadband Routers
Built-in
Configuration options
Can be disabled
Filter traffic
Proxy Server
Intermediary
Hides LAN addresses
Top Firewall Products
Check Point NG Enterprise
SonicWall Pro 2040
StoneSoft StoneGate SG-500
Check Point NG Enterprise
$21,000 with unlimited nodes
Hardware
Security
Supports VPN and VoIP
SonicWall Pro 2040
$995/yr for IDS service; $387+ for anti-virus
Hardware
Packet-filtering
Perimeter-network security
Virus protection
StoneSoft StoneGate SG-500
$8,950
Hardware
Supports VPN
Load balancing
User authentication
Top Rated Personal Firewalls
BlackICE PC Protection
Spygate Personal Firewall PRO
ZoneAlarm Pro
Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2004
Tiny Personal Firewall
BlackICE PC Protection
Protects against theft of identity and passwords
Hackers and worms
Reports any attempted attack
Secures any Internet connection
$39.95
ZoneAlarm Pro
Protects privacy and identity
Advanced: multi-layered
Prevents / removes spyware
$39.95
Windows Firewall
Built into Windows
Helps block viruses and worms
Asks permission
Creates security logs
No e-mail protection
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Conclusion
Protects networksMalicious attacksTheft of personal information
Network management
Forms / prices
Sources
Microsoft.com
InfoWorld.com
About.com
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