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Whats All This I Hear About Firewalls?  by: Tom Antion At this point, if you've got the whole "turning the computer on" thing down; you are ready to learn about firewalls. Whether you use your computer for business or pleasure, it is important to have a firewall. If you use a high speed Internet connection like Cable modem or DSL, you are at a MUCH greater risk for someone to hack into your computer, ultimately giving them free rein to meddle in your files and your life. A firewall basically limits access to your computer from the Internet; it does not protect your website (that is the responsibility of your webhost.) When you first install a firewall, it will alert you many times about possible threats to your computer. This means that an automated robot or someone who needs a life; is attempting to gain entry onto your computer. Chances are good that big time hackers will not bother with files belonging to someone with a small business, but the 8th grader down the street just might. Begin by downloading a free firewall; you can visit http://www.firewall.com/ for more information. I got my free firewall at http://www.zonelabs.com, and it provides a decent amount of protection for beginners. As your business grows you will need to upgrade your software. Many sites sell firewalls for a fee, but I think you’ll agree you’d rather pay the cash than lose your hard drive. About The Author Tom Antion is a veteran of the public speaking circuit. He has been paid for more than 2,500 entertaining presentations. Tom has helped thousands of people to become highly effective communicators, through professional 1-on-1 and group sessions. For more information about how Tom can help your public speaking skills, visit his website: http://www.antion.com. Tom is also a success story in Internet marketing and he can show you how he makes hundreds of thousands of dollars promoting his products and services online. For more information, go to: http://www.greatinternetmarketingtraining.com. To reach Tom directly, you can e-mail him at orders@antion.com. This article was posted on September 08, 2005 Read More Articles from the "Computers and Internet" Category: Project e-Play, Satisfying The Digital Thirst Of Social Networking Communities by Dr. Ricardo Lalama Not Too Late For Data Recovery by John Ugoshowa Where Do All These Internet Marketing 'Experts' Come From? by Marty R. Milette MySpace Layouts – Ease Of Use by Magalie Noel Dresse Personal Wireless with Bluetooth by Joe Byrne How Internet Changes Wig-making by Franek Migaszewski Basic Equipment In Digital Photography by Luke Cameron Improving the ROI of Web Directory Submissions by Will Spencer The Basic Components Of A Digital Television Station by John Rivers How To Choose Your Web Host by T. O' Donnell << Back to "Computers And Internet" Index

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