Firewall (Home / Home Office)
The firewall is an essential protective layer between your computers and the Internet. Firewalls may be hardware or software, and sit logically at the point where the Internet enters your home or business.
Whether you have a full time "always on" connection to the Internet with a DSL or cable modem or just occasionally connect, a firewall is the first line of defense. This very important tool will provide protection no matter how much time you are on the Internet. A properly configured firewall will help keep you from being scanned and vulnerable to these types of attacks as well as keeping the computer from communicating illicitly.
For home users, remote employees and smaller businesses the personal firewall or software firewall is often the best choice. Software Security Solutions recommends the following firewall applications as a first line of defense against intrusion.
Outpost Firewalls – Personal and Centrally Managed
Outpost Firewall solutions provide strong, comprehensive, user friendly protection against Internet based threats endangering Home PC's, small business networks and Enterprise systems. Outpost Firewall uses the latest in personal firewall technology, making it a clear choice for the client firewall portion of the layered security solution.