Firewall Security

Term Paper # 6475

Computer and Technology > Internet
Computer and Technology > Networks

Firewall Security

A look at firewall security including diagrams and examples of the effectiveness of this technology.

1,800 words () | 8 sources | APA | 2002 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper presents an overview of firewalls. The paper elaborates on personal firewalls, network firewalls and testing firewalls. Examples of firewalls are discussed in the paper and the network costs involved are examined.
Table of Contents
Firewall Overview
What is a Firewall
How Firewalls Work
Need for Firewalls
Testing Firewalls
Personal Security Firewalls
Personal Firewall Employment
Features of Zone Alarm
Zone Alarm Interface Example
Network Security Firewalls
Network Firewall Employment
Cisco Pix 510 Mid-range Features
Firewall Tracking
Network Security Cost Example
Examples of Network Firewalls
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper:

"A firewall is a users best defense from invasions by outside intruders. It will protect unwanted traffic on a PC or network from an outsider. A firewall acts as a buffer between the PC or network and all external networks, especially the Internet.

"Michael Palmer defines a firewall as being a software, hardware or combination of both employed to restrict who has access to a network, to specific segments, or to certain resources.""