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    Fire·wall
    /ˈfī(ə)rˌwôl/

    noun

    • 1. a wall or partition designed to inhibit or prevent the spread of fire.
  2. A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on a defined set of security rules. Firewalls have been a first line of defense in network security for over 25 years.

  3. Firewalls are the bedrock of network security, shielding the network from unauthorized access. They prevent bad actors — hackers, bots, and other threats — from overloading or infiltrating a private network to steal sensitive data. Traditionally, firewalls regulate traffic by forming a secure perimeter around a network or computer.

  4. In computing, a firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. A firewall typically establishes a barrier between a trusted network and an untrusted network, such as the Internet.

  5. A firewall is a network security device or service that helps block cyber threats and protect sensitive data. Learn how network firewalls work.

  6. Mar 28, 2023 · A firewall is a network security device that acts as a gatekeeper. Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic from a computer network.

  7. Firewall – meaning and definition. A firewall is a computer network security system that restricts internet traffic in to, out of, or within a private network. This software or dedicated hardware-software unit functions by selectively blocking or allowing data packets.

  8. A firewall is a network security solution that monitors and regulates traffic based on defined security rules and accepts, rejects or drops traffic accordingly.

  9. A firewall is a security system designed to prevent unauthorized access into or out of a computer network. Firewalls are often used to make sure internet users without access are not able to interface with private networks, or intranets, connected to the internet.

  10. A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and permits or blocks data packets based on a set of security rules.

  11. Dec 18, 2014 · It acts as a barrier between a trusted system or network and outside connections, such as the Internet. However, a computer firewall is more of a filter than a wall, allowing trusted data to flow through it. A firewall can be created using either hardware or software.

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