Firewalls As Presented by Brian Dunn
Definition General Protects computer(s) from unauthorized access Types Hardware devices Software programs
Protection From malicious access Limit outside access
Broadband Routers Built-in Configuration options Can be disabled Filter traffic
Proxy Server Intermediary Hides LAN addresses
Top Firewall Products Check Point NG Enterprise SonicWall Pro 2040 StoneSoft StoneGate SG-500
Check Point NG Enterprise $21,000 with unlimited nodes Hardware Security Supports VPN and VoIP
SonicWall Pro 2040 $995/yr for IDS service; $387+ for anti- virus Hardware Packet-filtering Perimeter-network security Virus protection
StoneSoft StoneGate SG-500 $8,950 Hardware Supports VPN Load balancing User authentication
Top Rated Personal Firewalls BlackICE PC Protection Spygate Personal Firewall PRO ZoneAlarm Pro Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2004 Tiny Personal Firewall
BlackICE PC Protection Protects against theft of identity and passwords Hackers and worms Reports any attempted attack Secures any Internet connection $39.95
ZoneAlarm Pro Protects privacy and identity Advanced: multi-layered Prevents / removes spyware $39.95
Windows Firewall Built into Windows Helps block viruses and worms Asks permission Creates security logs No protection
Windows
Conclusion Protects networks Malicious attacks Theft of personal information Network management Forms / prices
Sources Microsoft.com InfoWorld.com About.com
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