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    The document discusses network firewalls, defining them as security devices that stop unauthorized access to private networks connected to the internet. It outlines different firewall types including application-layer, packet filtering, circuit-level, proxy server, next generation, and stateful firewalls. The document emphasizes that firewalls are important because without them, networked computers would be vulnerable to malware, attacks that steal information, and other threats from unsecured internet access. Firewalls provide critical first-line network security and availability.

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    The document discusses network firewalls, defining them as security devices that stop unauthorized access to private networks connected to the internet. It outlines different firewall types including application-layer, packet filtering, circuit-level, proxy server, next generation, and stateful firewalls. The document emphasizes that firewalls are important because without them, networked computers would be vulnerable to malware, attacks that steal information, and other threats from unsecured internet access. Firewalls provide critical first-line network security and availability.

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    Network Firewall

    Learning Objectives

    At the end of the session, the students should be able to:

    1. Define Network Firewall


    2. Discuss the different Firewall types
    3. Discuss the importance of a firewall

    Activating Prior Knowledge

    Using the image below, on your thoughts discuss the importance of having a secured
    network over the internet.
    Presentation of Contents

    What are Network Firewalls

    Network firewalls are security devices used to stop or mitigate unauthorized access to private
    networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets. The only traffic allowed on the network
    is defined via firewall policies – any other traffic attempting to access the network is blocked.
    Network firewalls sit at the front line of a network, acting as a communications liaison between
    internal and external devices.

    A network firewall can be configured so that any data entering or exiting the network has to pass
    through it – it accomplishes this by examining each incoming message and rejecting those that
    fail to meet the defined security criteria. When properly configured, a firewall allows users to
    access any of the resources they need while simultaneously keeping out unwanted users, hackers,
    viruses, worms or other malicious programs trying to access the protected network.

    Software vs. Hardware Firewalls

    Firewalls can be either hardware or software. In addition to limiting access to a protected


    computer and network, a firewall can log all traffic coming into or leaving a network, and
    manage remote access to a private network through secure authentication certificates and logins.

     Hardware firewalls: These firewalls are released either as standalone products for
    corporate use, or more often, as a built-in component of a router or other networking
    device. They are considered an essential part of any traditional security system and
    network configuration. Hardware firewalls will almost always come with a minimum of
    four network ports that allow connections to multiple systems. For larger networks, a
    more expansive networking firewall solution is available.
     Software firewalls: These are installed on a computer, or provided by an OS or network
    device manufacturer. They can be customized, and provide a smaller level of control over
    functions and protection features. A software firewall can protect a system from standard
    control and access attempts, but have trouble with more sophisticated network breaches.

    A firewall is considered an endpoint protection technology. In protecting private information, a


    firewall can be considered a first line of defense, but it cannot be the only defense.

    Firewall Types
    Firewalls are relied upon to secure home and corporate networks. A simple firewall program or
    device will sift through all information passing through the network – this process can also be
    customized depending on the needs of the user and the capabilities of the firewall. There are a
    number of major firewall types that prevent harmful information from passing through the
    network:

     Application-layer Firewalls: This is a hardware appliance, software filter, or server


    plug-in. It layers security mechanisms on top of defined applications, such as FTP
    servers, and defines rules for HTTP connections. These rules are built for each
    application, to help identify and block attacks to a network.
     Packet Filtering Firewalls: This filter examines every packet that passes through the
    network – and then accepts or denies it as defined by rules set by the user. Packet filtering
    can be very helpful, but it can be challenging to properly configure. Also, it’s vulnerable
    to IP spoofing.
     Circuit-level Firewalls: This firewall type applies a variety of security mechanisms once
    a UDP or TCP connection has been made. Once the connection is established, packets are
    exchanged directly between hosts without further oversight or filtering.
     Proxy Server Firewalls: This version will check all messages that enter or leave a
    network, and then hide the real network addresses from any external inspection.
     Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW): These work by filtering traffic moving through a
    network – the filtering is determined by the applications or traffic types and the ports they
    are assigned to. These features comprise a blend of a standard firewall with additional
    functionality, to help with greater, more self-sufficient network inspection.
     Stateful Firewalls: Sometimes referred to as third generation firewall technology,
    stateful filtering accomplishes two things: traffic classification based on the destination
    port, and packet tracking of every interaction between internal connections. These newer
    technologies increase usability and assist in expanding access control granularity –
    interactions are no longer defined by port and protocol. A packet’s history in the state
    table is also measured.

    All of these network firewall types are useful for power users, and many firewalls will allow for
    two or more of these techniques to be used in tandem with one another.

    Why Network Firewalls are Important

    Without firewalls, if a computer has a publicly addressable IP – for instance, if it is directly


    connected via ethernet – then any network service that is currently running on that device may
    become accessible to the outside world. Any computer network that is connected to the internet
    is also potentially at risk for an attack. Without a firewall, these networks become vulnerable to
    malicious attacks. For example:

     If your network is connected to the internet, some types of malware find ways to divert
    portions of your hardware’s bandwidth for its own purposes.
     Some types of malware are designed to gain access to your network to use sensitive
    information such as credit card info, bank account numbers or other proprietary data like
    customer information.
     Other types of malware are designed to simply destroy data or bring networks down.

    For full-spectrum security, firewalls should be placed between any network that has a connection
    to the internet, and businesses should establish clear computer security plans, with policies on
    external networks and data storage.

    In the cloud era, network firewalls can do more than secure a network. They can also help ensure
    that you have uninterrupted network availability and robust access to cloud-hosted applications.
    Additional Discussion of Firewall using Mikrotik
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