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Firewalls

Learn about firewalls as presented by Brian Dunn, including how they protect computers from unauthorized access, various types like hardware devices and software programs, and the importance of protection from malicious access. Discover top firewall products like Check Point NG Enterprise, SonicWall Pro 2040, and StoneSoft StoneGate SG-500, along with popular personal firewalls. Find out how firewalls secure networks, prevent theft of personal information, and manage network security effectively.

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Firewalls

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  1. Firewalls As Presented by Brian Dunn

  2. Definition • General • Protects computer(s) from unauthorized access • Types • Hardware devices • Software programs

  3. Protection • From malicious access • Limit outside access

  4. Broadband Routers • Built-in • Configuration options • Can be disabled • Filter traffic

  5. Proxy Server • Intermediary • Hides LAN addresses

  6. Top Firewall Products • Check Point NG Enterprise • SonicWall Pro 2040 • StoneSoft StoneGate SG-500

  7. Check Point NG Enterprise • $21,000 with unlimited nodes • Hardware • Security • Supports VPN and VoIP

  8. SonicWall Pro 2040 • $995/yr for IDS service; $387+ for anti-virus • Hardware • Packet-filtering • Perimeter-network security • Virus protection

  9. StoneSoft StoneGate SG-500 • $8,950 • Hardware • Supports VPN • Load balancing • User authentication

  10. Top Rated Personal Firewalls • BlackICE PC Protection • Spygate Personal Firewall PRO • ZoneAlarm Pro • Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2004 • Tiny Personal Firewall

  11. BlackICE PC Protection • Protects against theft of identity and passwords • Hackers and worms • Reports any attempted attack • Secures any Internet connection • $39.95

  12. ZoneAlarm Pro • Protects privacy and identity • Advanced: multi-layered • Prevents / removes spyware • $39.95

  13. Windows Firewall • Built into Windows • Helps block viruses and worms • Asks permission • Creates security logs • No e-mail protection

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  22. Conclusion • Protects networks • Malicious attacks • Theft of personal information • Network management • Forms / prices

  23. Sources • Microsoft.com • InfoWorld.com • About.com

  24. Questions?

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