Firewall - Steps to Protect Your Computer (01 Jan 2008) If you really want to defend yourself against spyware, then you are going to need to have a firewall on your computer. This is a form of computer security that will block any unauthorized access to your computer or the local area network (LAN) that you are on. A firewall is a great defense against any type of spyware that you may encounter. This works by transferring traffic between computer networks.
Firewall Protection - Does Your Firewall Do This? (16 Apr 2007) The first thing people think about when defending their computers and networks is an up-to-date antivirus program. Without this most basic protection, your computer will get a virus, which could just slow it down or potentially bring the pc to a complete standstill!
Checklist for Internet Security Software and Firewall (16 Apr 2007) If you connect your computer without any security softwares to the net hackers, identity thieves, viruses, spywares can attack your computer within seconds. The checklist can help you to select the proper security software for your computer, so that you can go online and surf the internet with confidence.
Using Firewalls to Protect Your Computer From Attack (17 Dec 2006) Personal firewall software is a must for anyone who is connecting to the internet. There are too many threats on the net these days to leave your computer unprotected. Find out more about how a firewall protects your computer and how to set one up.
Personal Firewalls Basics (17 Nov 2006) What is a personal firewall? Do I need a personal firewall? Do I need it if I already have an antivirus installed? Which personal firewall is the best and how do I recognize a bad personal firewall? What are the main tasks of a personal firewall? How about personal firewalls and non-Windows systems? In the following article you can find lot of information about personal firewalls and also answers on these questions. In short we can say that personal firewalls are very sophisticated software that can enhance the security of your system but it is necessary to be careful when you choose which one to install.
What is a Hardware Firewall and Which Hardware Firewall is Best? (29 Oct 2006) 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. It is generally more efficient and cost-effective to purchase a hardware firewall if you have three or more computers you need to protect.
Spam Firewall (29 Oct 2006) With the ever growing amount of spam email that hits millions of inboxes every day, many companies are considering some sort of spam filtering device. This article is an introduction to a relatively new network appliance called a "Spam Firewall".
Information Security (15 Oct 2006) The latest technological advances have made the world a global village and allow communication at the speed of thought. Using the Internet, vital personal, official, or financial data can be shared or transferred across the globe within seconds. This has not only changed the very social, political, and economic fabric of countries, but has brought people closer as never before. Yet the picture is not all rosy. The hackers are not lagging behind, and they too have devised all possible ways conceivable to breach the security involved with the transmission of data. Given this scenario, maintaining the security of data is a major challenge for the IT experts.
