Firewall White Paper

What is the best firewall for me, and how can it improve Internet security?

The Internet has made large amounts of information available to the average computer user in business, in education and at home. For many people, having access to this information is no longer just an advantage, it is essential. Yet connecting a private network to the Internet can expose critical or confidential data to malicious attack from anywhere in the world and raises serious Internet security questions. Users who connect their computers to the Internet must be aware of these dangers, their implications and how to protect their data and their critical systems. Firewalls can protect both corporate networks and individual computers from hostile intrusion from the Internet, but must be understood to be used correctly. This document is intended to help you achieve this understanding, and to help you choose the best firewall for your needs.

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