Introduction to Security Tools: Introduction to Firewalls

Introduction to Security Tools: Introduction to Firewalls
Lesson Quiz Free Tools

	from Tony Bradley, CISSP, your Editor and Guide Firewalls are one of the more well-known security technologies. Most people are familiar with the word and maybe even the concept even if they don't understand completely. This lesson will give you some basic background on what a firewall is and how it works. eCare Network Solutions provide security audit, security threat assessment, secure infrastructre design, firewall selection and setup, and security management solutions in vancouver area.
Lesson
	Introduction to Firewalls
	A brief explanation of what a firewall is and how they work.
	Types of Firewalls
	A discussion of the different types of firewalls and how they function differently to help keep unauthorized traffic out of your network or computer.
	Pros and Cons
	A discussion of some of the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of firewalls.
Quiz
	Introduction to Firewalls Quiz
	A short quiz to test the information you learned from Introduction to Firewalls.
Free Tools
	Free Personal Firewall Software
	This section provides links to various personal firewall software that you can use completely free of charge.
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