Firewalls: Your Network Security Gateway

Firewalls: Your Network Security Gateway

Firewalls are essential for network security, acting as the first line of defense against cyber threats. This article explains different types of firewalls and their roles in protecting your network.

Types of Firewalls

  • Packet filtering
  • Stateful inspection
  • Application-level
  • Next-generation firewalls

Firewall Best Practices

  1. Regular updates
  2. Policy management
  3. Logging and monitoring
  4. Performance optimization