Firewalls, both hardware and software, protect computers from hackers and other online threats by blocking dangerous pieces of data from reaching the system. While hardware firewalls offer ...

Hardware Firewalls are mostly seen in broadband modems, and are the first line of defense, using Packet Filtering. Before an Internet packet reaches your PC, the Hardware Firewall will monitor the ...

Malware and hackers present a real danger to your computer system and the security of your business itself, so you shouldn't skimp on providing adequate network and computer protection. Firewalls and ...

Some operating systems have a firewall built into the kernel. There are hardware-based firmware firewalls in your modems and routers. And then there are several third-party hardware and software ...

Q: Should my company install a software firewall, or buy a dedicated hardware device for that function? A: As I tell my customers, deciding which type of firewall to use depends on what you're trying ...

The new Firewall Enterprise 8 appliance is intended to help security admins better lock down applications and filter out internal and external threats. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer ...

The Internet is a scary place. Criminals on the Internet have the ability to hide behind their computers, or even other peoples computers, while they attempt to break into your computer to steal ...

When it comes to protecting your online identity and the identity of those close to you, there’s no such thing as being too safe or careful. Hackers today have more tools and means to breach computer ...

It seems like every time you turn around, there’s another story about a hack, malware, or ransomware. While most businesses have IT departments that should be handling protection against this stuff, ...

Having a properly configured firewall on your computer is an important part of staying safe online, but having one on your home network is also a good idea. That's because the firewall in most ...

Traveling, working remotely, or just hanging out at a coffee shop, cybersecurity is always crucial. The Deeper Connect Pico fits hardwired protection into a tiny package, and now through July 14th, ...

The exploding market for consumer broadband connectivity is spawning a new opportunity for manufacturers of routers targeting the home market. As consumers flock to broadband Internet access with ...