what is the meaning of firewalls?

Answer 1

1. Firewall mean A special wall that prevents fires from spreading to other parts of a building

also mean

2.Firewall mean A system that protects a computer Network from being or looked at by people who do not have permission to do so..*

3. A system that is used by large financial or law companies to stop secret information from being passed from one department to another.

Answer 2

I agree with David P. The best firewall for XP or Vista isn't a software firewall that runs on the same computer. It's an external firewall running in a network device (Netgear, Linksys, D-link, etc.).

Answer 3

Firewall is a part of a computer system or network that blocks unauthorised access to a network while allowing outward communication.

Answer 4

Firewalls are used to protect computers and computer networks from unauthorized access by viruses, hackers and Spyware. Detailed information is available at
http://www.secureity.com/firewall.html

Answer 5

Organisations have to be careful to protect their computers or information systems.A firewall is a security system designed to protect an organisation's network against external threats.

Answer 6

Firewalls are protective programmes to prevent viruses getting onto your computer....that's nowadays term, but a firewall is generally a fireproof material stopping fire from spreading to other places. (over here the 'fire' is the virus).

Answer 7

firewalls ==> SAFE GUARDS OF U

Answer 8

programs that protect computers from getting affected by viruses

Answer 9

www.faqs.org/faqs/firewalls-faq -
www.data-connect.com/Firewalls.htm

Answer 10

it is name of security system in computers.........