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Think of a firewall as a digital bouncer, standing guard at the entrance to your network or device, deciding who gets in and who doesn't. Its job is to monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of predetermined security rules. Imagine your network or device as a fortress, and the firewall is like a barrier that filters out potentially harmful or unauthorized data packets. It acts as a barrier between your internal network (or device) and the wild west of the internet, helping to block malicious hackers, viruses, and other cyber threats from infiltrating your system. Firewalls can be hardware-based, like those found in routers or network appliances, or software-based, installed directly on computers or servers. They're an essential part of any cybersecurity defense strategy, helping to protect your digital assets and sensitive information from unauthorized access or damage

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