Thursday, June 19, 2014
Anyone who uses a
computer needs to take computer security very seriously. You rely on your
computer on a daily basis and will want to get the most out of your computer as
possible. This means that you will also want to protect your computer from
danger.
The internet is
basically a large network of computers which are all connected together.
This
makes it very easy for viruses to spread from computer to computer very
quickly. If your computer is connected to the internet then you are at risk and
must install the right security software. One essential piece of security
software is a firewall.
A firewall is a barrier
between you and the internet. There are two main types of firewall: these are
software or hardware firewalls. They filter the traffic from your home network
and the internet. You need to use a firewall whenever you access the internet
because it provides you with invaluable protection.
A firewall separates the
internet from the home network. This splits the network in two which makes it
easy to decide which network traffic you should trust. Computer firewalls will
help to protect you from viruses, DOS (Denial of Service) attacks, hacking and
worms. These threats are always around on the internet and that's why you must
use a firewall to protect you.
A firewall will also
help to protect your identity. Hackers may be able to access your computer and
steal your personal information if you don't already have a firewall in place.
Most firewalls will automatically start separating home and foreign network
traffic. You might need to do some configuration before you can start using
them but most of them will work out of the box with only minor configuration.
