Personal Firewalls - Protecting the Home Internet User

Firewalls were one of the first protectors of computer crime. They were the first step in keeping hackers out of your network. These corporate level firewalls did their job well but they were very expensive. Because of their price, the average home Internet user could not afford to purchase a firewall for their home. Over the past year, several vendors have developed software-based firewalls for the home user. Some of them are even free! These new Personal Firewalls have given the general public a way to give oneself added protection while using the Internet. Before one downloads a Personal Firewall, they should have an understanding of how they work.