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Firewalls

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.

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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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