Firewalls

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Firewalls

• As Presented by Brian Dunn

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Definition

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

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Protection

• From malicious access
• Limit outside access

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Broadband Routers

• Built-in
• Configuration options
• Can be disabled
• Filter traffic

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Proxy Server

• Intermediary
• Hides LAN addresses

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Top Firewall Products

• Check Point NG Enterprise
• SonicWall Pro 2040
• StoneSoft StoneGate SG-500

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Check Point NG Enterprise

• 21,000 with unlimited nodes
• Hardware
• Security
• Supports VPN and VoIP

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SonicWall Pro 2040

• 995/yr for IDS service 387 for anti-virus
• Hardware
• Packet-filtering
• Perimeter-network security
• Virus protection

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StoneSoft StoneGate SG-500

• 8,950
• Hardware
• Supports VPN
• Load balancing
• User authentication

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Top Rated Personal Firewalls

• BlackICE PC Protection
• Spygate Personal Firewall PRO
• ZoneAlarm Pro
• Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2004
• Tiny Personal Firewall

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BlackICE PC Protection

• Protects against theft of identity and passwords
• Hackers and worms
• Reports any attempted attack
• Secures any Internet connection
• 39.95

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ZoneAlarm Pro

• Protects privacy and identity
• Advanced multi-layered
• Prevents / removes spyware
• 39.95

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Windows Firewall

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

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Conclusion

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

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Sources

• Microsoft.com
• InfoWorld.com
• About.com

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Questions?