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A Seminar on Firewalls : 

A Seminar on Firewalls

Agenda : 

Agenda Firewall Basics for the Beginning User Hardware and software firewalls Firewall rules Personal firewalls Examples Installation of firewalls

What is a Firewall? : 

What is a Firewall? A firewall is hardware, software, or a combination of both that is used to prevent unauthorized programs or Internet users from accessing a private network and/or a single computer

Hardware vs. Software Firewalls : 

Hardware vs. Software Firewalls Hardware Firewalls Protect an entire network Implemented on the router level Usually more expensive, harder to configure Software Firewalls Protect a single computer Usually less expensive, easier to configure

How does a software firewall work? : 

How does a software firewall work? Inspects each individual “packet” of data as it arrives at either side of the firewall Inbound to or outbound from your computer Determines whether it should be allowed to pass through or if it should be blocked

Firewall Rules : 

Firewall Rules Allow – traffic that flows automatically because it has been deemed as “safe” (Ex. Meeting Maker, Eudora, etc.) Block – traffic that is blocked because it has been deemed dangerous to your computer Ask – asks the user whether or not the traffic is allowed to pass through

What a personal firewall can do : 

What a personal firewall can do Stop hackers from accessing your computer Protects your personal information Blocks “pop up” ads and certain cookies Determines which programs can access the Internet

What a personal firewall cannot do : 

What a personal firewall cannot do Cannot prevent e-mail viruses Only an antivirus product with updated definitions can prevent e-mail viruses After setting it initially, you can forget about it The firewall will require periodic updates to the rulesets and the software itself

Examples of personal firewall software : 

Examples of personal firewall software ZoneAlarm <www.zonelabs.com> BlackICE Defender <http://blackice.iss.net> Tiny Personal Firewall <www.tinysoftware.com> Norton Personal Firewall <www.symantec.com>

Windows XP Firewall : 

Windows XP Firewall Currently *not* enabled by default Enable under Start -> Settings -> Control Panel Select Local Area Connection Select the Properties button Click the “Advanced” tab

Windows XP firewall : 

Windows XP firewall

Updates to Windows XP Firewall : 

Updates to Windows XP Firewall *Will* be enabled in default installations of Windows XP Service Pack 2 Ports will be closed except when they are in use Improved user interface for easier configuration Improved application compatibility when firewall is enabled

Mac OS X firewall : 

Mac OS X firewall *Not* enabled by default Enable under System Preferences Select Sharing Click “Firewall” tab Click “Start” button

Mac OS X firewall : 

Mac OS X firewall