College management system

Under the guidance of

Submitted by:

Asst. Prof. Mrs. PRAGNYA DAS

Mr. Balram Padhy Regd, No:-1105204009

M.C.A Department

Roland institute of Technology (BPUT), Suryabihar, Berhampur A project report for partial fulfillment of the requirement towards the award of M.C.A. 6th Semester

Firewall Basics for the Beginning User

NUIT Firewall Offering

Case Study Desktop Firewall Software

Implementation for the Office of Alumni Relations and Development Questions and Answers

firewall

is

hardware,

software,

or

combination of both that is used to prevent unauthorized programs or Internet users from accessing a private network and/or a single computer

Hardware Firewalls
Protect an entire network Implemented on the router level Usually more expensive, harder to configure

Software Firewalls
Protect a single computer Usually less expensive, easier to configure

Inspects each individual packet of data as it

arrives at either side of the firewall Inbound to or outbound from your computer Determines whether it should be allowed to pass through or if it should be blocked

Allow

traffic

that

flows

automatically

because it has been deemed as safe (Ex. Meeting Maker, Eudora, etc.)

Block traffic that is blocked because it has been deemed dangerous to your computer Ask asks the user whether or not the traffic is allowed to pass through

Stop hackers from accessing your computer

Protects your personal information

Blocks pop up ads and certain cookies

Determines which programs can access the Internet

Cannot prevent e-mail viruses

Only an antivirus product with updated definitions can prevent e-mail viruses

After setting it initially, you can forget about it

The firewall will require periodic updates to the rulesets and the software itself

Zone Alarm <www.zonelabs.com> Black ICE Defender <http://blackice.iss.net> Tiny Personal Firewall <www.tinysoftware.com> Norton Personal Firewall <www.symantec.com>

Please be sure to read the license agreement carefully to verify that the firewall can be legally used at home and/or the office.

Currently not enabled by default

Enable under Start -> Settings -> Control

Panel

Select Local Area Connection Select the Properties button Click the Advanced tab

Not enabled by default Enable under System Preferences Select Sharing Click Firewall tab Click Start button

 People dont just put up a thick front door for their sensitive belongings, you shouldnt for your network either. Firewalls are an effective start to securing a network. Not a finish. Care must be taken to construct an appropriate

set of rules that will enforce your policy.