Do You Need A Firewall For Your Network?

If you are connected to the Internet, whether at home or in your office, using Broadband, Cellular, Dedicated Fiber, Fixed Wireless, or any connection outside your network, You need security protection from the outside world. 
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The same way you can get out to the Internet, intruders can also get in.  Anti-virus and other software do provide a level of security but never the protection that a Firewall can provide.

You may be asking yourself if you need a Firewall if you have all your documents in the cloud. Yes, those files are protected as long as you are not saving copies in your local drive as well. Also, other things need protection such as e-mail and social media accounts. 

For a Firewall to protect your network, Internet connections need to be connected directly to your Firewall. The Firewall also serves as a fail-over solution for 2 Internet Connections. If your primary line goes down, the Internet access will be automatically routed through the backup line. 
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Always test your backup solution periodically to make sure that it works. ​

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Functions of a Firewall:

• Protect your network from:
  • Cyber attacks 
  • Hackers 
  • Remote Logins
  • DoS attacks
  • SPAM
  • Virus infiltration 
• It monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic
• It protects from unauthorized access to your network 
• Prevents installing risky applications
• It blocks specific content from your users 
• Manage resources and allocate network bandwidth 
• Limit access to certain websites 
• Protects data when remote workers are accessing files and applications  
• Encrypts traffic for privacy and security 
• Helps organizations maintain compliance, preventing legal issues ​

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Adele Toral has over 20 years of experience in the Telecommunications and IT Industry. She helps clients resolve complex issues while reducing costs. She provides a No-Cost To-You Offering.