June 17, 2003

News Factor: Best Firewalls for Small Businesses

My spin: Firewalls are one vital component to ensuring that your network is secure from hackers. Get one and make sure it's configured properly.

News Clip: Firewalls are the cornerstone of Internet security, and for small businesses that might not have in-house security expertise, shopping for one can be difficult. But without a firewall, no one in an organization should be accessing the Internet. How do small business owners choose from the wide array of products, functionality and firewall types available in today's market? Fortunately, most firewalls from mainstream vendors do the job as advertised, but some small-office, home-office firewalls are not suited for organizations with complex security needs, and the differences are not always clear.(full story)

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