{"id":12937,"date":"2023-07-21T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=12937"},"modified":"2023-07-21T14:12:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T14:12:48","slug":"what-is-a-firewall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/what-is-a-firewall\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Firewall? (Firewall Defined and Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A firewall is a term almost every <\/span>internet user<\/span><\/a> has heard at least once. But, what does it mean to have it installed on your device? Is it worth investing in a quality firewall? You\u2019ll find all the answers in this article!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

What is a Firewall?<\/h2>\n

To put it simply, a firewall is a device or software responsible for ensuring <\/span>security on a network<\/span><\/a>. It does that by watching the outgoing and incoming traffic on the network. Then, it restricts<\/a> or allows data packets to pass through.<\/span><\/p>\n

A firewall works based on a set of security rules that are usually put in place by default. However, users can change these security rules and restrictions based on their own needs. The main point of having a firewall is to <\/span>protect the network<\/span><\/a> and have a barrier between outside interference and the internal network. With today\u2019s technology and the number of <\/span>malware<\/span><\/a> that\u2019s operating on the internet, a firewall is a must for any network.<\/span><\/p>\n

Firewall Explained<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n