Our dedicated team members here at Piedmont Technical Experts have extensive experience in cybersecurity, and we want to help you keep your sensitive information safe. We offer a wide range of services designed to shore up your digital defenses and protect all your important data. For example, we can install a firewall in your network to keep out malicious programming and other potential hazards.
In this article, we will go over some key information you need to know about firewalls and how they work.
- Firewalls protect your network. Firewalls are protective barriers designed to keep suspicious or malicious programs from the internet from getting into your internal network. A firewall contains a set of rules about which data packets can enter your network and which cannot. If certain data does not meet the firewall’s requirements, it will be rejected.
- Firewalls require regular updates. Something else you should know about firewalls is that they require regular updates. You can’t simply install the firewall once and leave it at that. Instead, you will need to have your firewall updated regularly to maintain its effectiveness. Our team can help with these updates to ensure that your firewall continues to provide effective protection.
- Firewalls can monitor network traffic. Lastly, you should know firewalls can do more than just keep your network secure; they can also monitor the traffic to and from your network. Being able to track information about who visits your network and from where can give you valuable insight about how to market your business.