Exploring The Windows Firewall

Mobility has changed computer threats and the techniques that guard against them. As laptops wander outside the perimeter and come back to the network, you need better ways to protect your systems. Find out how you can use Windows Firewall to protect your computers—on the Internet and on your own internal network. In this article, Steve Riley discusses inbound vs. outbound protection, the Windows Filtering Platform, the Advanced Security interface, and network profiles.

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