FIREWALLS AND ROUTERS

Internet Security: 101

 

In todays connected world, there is a growing concern for security - on all levels. Networks range in size from the single Small Office / Home Office computer to larger installations with hundreds of workstations. All of these computers need to be attached to the Internet.

The question is not only: "Who is using your system?"; but also, "Who is trying to use it?"...

    Don't ask - "Why?";

    the answer is "Because they can!"

Hackers need to cover their tracks. They do so by using computers to access other computers, and so on, and so on until they find something valuable. How would you feel if the FBI came to you because your computer was used to commit a crime?

The next logical question becomes: "How do I stop these unwelcome and often criminal intrusions?".

Routers:
Routers are hardware devices that do exactly what their name implies. They route packets of information from one place (network) to another. A multi-port router can be used to share a single DSL or Cable Modem connection for Internet Access - AND - limit the ability for hackers to gain access to your PCs. Routers can be programmed to prohibit inbound traffic unless your computer requests it. They come in a varity of sizes and options.

FIREWALLS, FIREWALLS,
and more FIREWALLS

A combination Ethernet Swich and Firewall router can help provide an increase efficiency even further. Not only giving you direct connection between machines but managing the conversations between computers on your the network.

Before you make any hardware choices, you must decide on the level of security you you NEED. Firewalls range in price from a few hundred dollars to a few hundred thousand dollars. Remember the old adage "You get what you pay for." FIREWALLS come in a varity of flavors from simple access control to multi-layered intrusion detection and defense protocols. Some come with a 1 year warranty; others, 5 years. Some even come with a multi-teir service contract that guarantee up-to-date defense against known hacks.

LOGIC WWWizards can give you the piece of mind, knowing that your computers are well protected. Defend your systems with a combination of hardware and software that is custom taylored for the way you do business.