What does a firewall actually do and what do you think is the best one with a free edition to download?
2006-06-23 19:11:17 · 7 answers · asked by Sunny 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
A firewall is either the program or the computer it runs on, usually an Internet gateway server, that protects the resources of one network from users from other networks. Typically, an enterprise with an intranet that allows its workers access to the wider Internet will want a firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing its own private data resources. You can use a firewall to protect your home network and family from offensive Web sites and potential hackers. Zone alarm has a free version.
2006-06-23 19:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ems 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Firewall is a software application which normally filters traffic entering or leaving a single computer. I believe zone alarm has a free firewall.
2006-06-24 02:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mcduff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.katz.ws and download any firewall you like
2006-06-24 05:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by sephardi2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zonealarm is free and very good.http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp
2006-06-24 02:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by nice_dog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zone alarm, very good & easy to use
2006-06-24 04:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by TERENCE P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zone-alarm free....it is a fail proof one..after you configure it..you will be glad you did..
2006-06-24 02:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by KT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sygate is good option
2006-06-24 07:41:54 · answer #7 · answered by Jitendar Sharma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋