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By TIM SCHOBER
White Hat Tech Solutions 

Tech Questions? Get Answers: 6/14/2023

 


What is a firewall, and do I need one?

In today's increasingly interconnected world, safeguarding your digital assets and personal information is paramount. One vital tool in the realm of cybersecurity is a firewall. At its core, a firewall acts as a barrier between your computer or network and the vast expanse of the internet. It monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic, determining what data can pass through and what should be blocked. Essentially, a firewall serves as a gatekeeper, scrutinizing packets of data based on predefined rules. It analyzes factors like the sou...



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