20/06/2017
FIREWALL
Cyber-security experts predicted that South Africans will see a massive malware attack in the country in 2017. This is in light of an attack which knocked out San Francisco’s public transport system, affecting over 2 000 commuters early this year. Recent events have also proved that ransomware cyber-attacks are quickly becoming the preferred method of attack by cybercriminals. The latest global incident, Global Ransomware Attack “WannaCry”, infected Organisations in 150+ countries worldwide. This rise in cyber-attacks prompts organisations to heighten protection against these attacks.
What are you doing to protect your organisation from cyber-attacks? What measures have you put in place to protect your information? Afnet Computer Systems can answer these questions for you. We specialise in firewalls, we will have a customised firewall up and running for you in no time. We also offer basic training to your staff about cyber-attacks. Enlighten them on issues pertaining ransomware and hacker tactics. What is a firewall, you may ask? Below are some nuggets to help you understand.
Firewalls protect your hardware and software from cyber-attacks and educate employees about the dangers and loopholes that hackers may use.
In computing, a firewall is a network security system, either hardware- or software-based, that monitors and controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.A firewall typically establishes a barrier between a trusted, secure internal network and another outside network, such as the Internet, that is assumed not to be secure or trusted. It is designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network.
Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Network firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets. All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria.
Hardware firewalls can be purchased as a stand-alone product but are also typically found in broadband routers, and should be considered an important part of your system and network set-up.
Software firewalls are installed on your computer (like any software) and you can customize it; allowing you some control over its function and protection features. A software firewall will protect your computer from outside attempts to control or gain access your
Now that you have an idea of what firewalls are, go ahead visit our website, call us and we will help you keep your information and systems secure. Have peace of mind, call Afnet!
