COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A FIREWALL IN NETWORK SECURITY
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Firewall can protect computer against viruses.
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Firewall can stop hackers from accessing your computer.
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Firewall determines which programs can access the Internet.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation. Firewalls cannot protect against PC Viruses Edit: This isn’t really accurate anymore. NGFWs protect against viruses.
Detailed explanation-2: -A firewall is a piece of software or hardware device used to keep computers secure when accessing the internet. Not only does a firewall block unwanted traffic, it also helps block malicious software and worms from infecting a computer.
Detailed explanation-3: -a) Viruses – most firewalls are not configured with up-to-date virus definitions, so a firewall alone will not protect you from virus threats. For this reason, each computer on your home network should have a current version of antivirus software.
Detailed explanation-4: -Firewalls primarily help protect against malicious traffic, not against malicious programs (i.e., malware), and may not protect you if you accidentally install or run malware on your computer.
Detailed explanation-5: -Firewalls are filters network traffic which follows a set of rules and can either be used as hardware or software device. They are often categorized as network or host-based firewalls. Network firewall filter traffic between two or more networks while host networks run on host computers.