Firewall

Q. Do I need a firewall ?

A. Yes.

A firewall works by examining information coming from and going to the Internet. It identifies and ignores information that comes from a dangerous location or seems suspicious. If you set up your firewall properly, hackers searching for vulnerable computers can't detect your computer.

Q. What kind of firewall do I need?

A. For most home users and small business' a combination of software and one built into your router offers an adequate level of protection.

There are three basic types of firewalls available today. The first step in choosing a firewall is to determine which one is best for you. Your options include:

• Software firewalls - a good choice for single computers.

• Hardware routers - are a good choice for small networks.

• Wireless routers - many come equipped with a built-in firewall.