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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. 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.

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

  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 device that prevents unauthorized access to a network. It inspects incoming and outgoing traffic using a set of security rules to identify and block threats. A firewall can be physical hardware, digital software, software as a service ( SaaS) or a virtual private cloud.

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

  10. 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.

  11. Oct 24, 2021 · What Is a Firewall? A firewall is the first line of defense for your network. The basic purpose of a firewall is to keep uninvited guests from browsing your network. A firewall can be a hardware device or a software application that is usually positioned at the network's perimeter to act as the gatekeeper for all incoming and outgoing traffic.

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