Data Network Services & Support

NETWORK SECURTY

A firewall appliance is a hardware device or software program that controls network access by enforcing security policies. It monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and allows or denies access based on a set of rules and protocols. Firewall appliances can be used to protect against various types of cyber threats, such as hacking, malware, and denial of service attacks. They can also be used to control access to specific resources or to enforce compliance with regulations.

HOW WORK A FIREWALL

Packet inspection: The firewall examines each incoming and outgoing network packet to determine its origin, destination, and type of data it carries.
Rule-based filtering: The firewall compares the packet information to a set of predefined security rules and policies. These rules determine whether the packet should be allowed or blocked.
Packet filtering: Based on the results of the rule-based filtering, the firewall will either forward the packet to its intended destination or drop it. If the packet is allowed, it will be passed through to its destination. If it is blocked, it will be discarded.
Logging and reporting: Firewall devices usually also have the capability of logging all the packets that are blocked or allowed, and this information can be used for auditing and troubleshooting.
Stateful inspection: This is a more advanced form of packet inspection, which looks not only at the packet headers, but also at the context of the connection and the state of the sessions. This allows the firewall to understand the intent of the traffic, and take more informed decisions.
Additional security features: Some firewalls also include additional security features such as intrusion detection and prevention, VPN support, and malware protection.