Why is a firewall an important part of Data Security?

A firewall provides a technological barrier to prevent unauthorized or unwanted communications between computer networks or hosts.

Without a Firewall, hackers can achieve easy access to confidential files on your computer network when you connect to the Internet. It is like having an “Open-Door Policy” for hackers that may be identity thieves and of equal threat cyber-criminals that can implicate you in their malicious network activity.  Once these cyber-criminals have access to your computer, they can also install programs that do anything from send junk mail better known as spam or worse, cause your computer to attack another computer implementing you and your company in what is called a denial-of-service attack (DoS attack) or distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS attack) which is an attempt to make a computer resource unavailable to its intended users. They can also install code on your computer that destroys files or causes malfunctions.

Simply put: Having a firewall is similar to having all your windows and doors (access points) closed, locked and with an armed guard in place that will protect your computer network from malicious intruders.

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