FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A FIREWALL IN NETWORK SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Firewall protect your computer from ____
A
Hacker
B
Viures
C
Hacker and Viures
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Use a firewall. Windows and macOS have built-in firewalls – software designed to create a barrier between your information and the outside world. Firewalls prevent unauthorized access to your business network and alert you to any intrusion attempts. Make sure the firewall is enabled before you go online.

Detailed explanation-2: -Install anti-spyware and firewalls, use multi-level authentication and maintain regular backups of your data in case of intrusion. All of the above-mentioned methods will help protect, detect, and recover your important data so that your computer can remain secure from hackers.

Detailed explanation-3: -With a firewall, you can protect your device from being infected with malware, such as trojans, ransomware and spyware. However, a firewall alone is not enough as your device may still get infected if not supplemented with an antivirus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Firewalls will help protect you from various threats, such as malware and cyber-attacks, from coming into your network. A firewall is a necessary tool for businesses that adds an extra layer of protection, not just to their network but also to their devices.

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