Firewall hardware vs software


  1. VeasnaYim
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    Firewall hardware vs firewall software


    Hello All,
    I ever just heard that, firewall is a software or hardware to protect out coming and incoming traffic but i am not sure at all, please let explain me:
    -which one is more secure? and when we use firewall software or firewall hardware.
    -In a domain network, i saw always have hardware firewall protect all whole server and clients, my question, will the server need to install internet security or antivirus software?
    any miss please forgive.
    Best regards,
    Last edited by VeasnaYim; 10 Feb 2014 at 12:39. Reason: miss some words
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  3. maxie
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    Hi there ... Several layers of prevention is the way to go .. Use Windows Firewall as well as your Routers hardware .. Its always a good idea to have a Antivirus program of your choice .. There is nothing that works a 100% if there was everyone would use it .. Malwarebytes is a very good program ... But its all down to personal choice ..
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