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A firewall is a device or software that provides secure connectivity between internal and external networks by protecting confidential information from unauthorized access, and defending the network and its resources from malicious external users and accidents. There are two main types of firewalls - hardware firewalls which are physical devices that can protect an entire network but are more expensive and complex, and software firewalls which protect individual computers and are cheaper and simpler to configure. Firewall techniques include packet filtering, application gateways, proxy servers, circuit-level gateways, and bastion hosts.
Overview of firewalls, their necessity, types, and techniques for protecting networks.
A firewall is a device that ensures secure connectivity between internal and external networks.
Firewalls protect confidential information and defend networks from external malicious threats.
Two primary types of firewalls: hardware firewalls and software firewalls.
A physical device protecting networks, installed between the modem and computer, generally more costly.
A software application safeguarding a single computer, often easier to configure and less expensive.
Different techniques used by firewalls: packet filtering, proxy servers, circuit-level gateways, and bastion hosts.








