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Protect Yourself with a Firewall
By Tom Antion
With more and more small and home based businesses
getting high speed, full time Internet connections, like Cable
modem and DSL, there is an increased need for firewall
software and/or hardware.
A firewall can be many things, but the main thing you need to
know is that without one you are at risk of someone breaking
into your computer. With people staying connected to the
Internet full time with Cable modems or a DSL line, you are at
a MUCH greater risk of someone accessing your computer
from a remote location.
Basically a firewall limits the access to your computer from the
Internet. This has nothing to do with your website. That's
your webhost's responsibility to protect your site (which is
another reason to make sure you have a reputable firm
hosting your website). We're talking about someone
accessing the computer that's sitting on your desktop right
now.
I was amazed at the number of alerts I got when I first
installed my firewall. Each alert meant that someone or some
automated robot was trying to access my computer.
Admittedly, if you are a small business just beginning e-
commerce operations, you are not a prestigious target for a
hacker to attack. But you might be a fun target for some 8th
grader who wants to see if they can get into your computer.
Begin by immediately downloading and installing some free
firewall software: You could visit http://www.firewall.com/ for
many choices and more technical articles about firewalls.
I got my free firewall at http://www.zonelabs.com . It provides
a good beginners level of protection. http://store.mcafee.com/
has a popular firewall for about $40.00. So does
http://www.networkice.com/ that has one called Black Ice
Defender.
As your business grows, you probably will want to graduate
to more sophisticated software and hardware solutions. Just
know that you MUST do something and you must do it NOW!
About the Author
Tom Antion is a success story in Internet marketing. He can show you how he makes a fortune promoting products and services online. For more information and a list of great resources, go to http://www.greatinternetmarketingtraining.com
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