Super Simple Security Principles

57. How Firewalls Protect You And What You Might Be Missing
Home Network Attacks From Within
Questions we answer in this episodeWhat is a firewall?
Why do I need more than one firewall?
Which device already has a firewall enabled?
What kinds of devices have an increased need for a firewall?
Episode summaryFirewalls in buildings stop fire from spreading.
Firewalls on computers do something similar: they stop malware from spreading.
Your router has a firewall that blocks threats from the internet before they reach your home network.
But what if the malware is already inside your network?
For that, you need a firewall on each of your computers.
These are especially vital for laptops, which often connect to public wifi.
And here’s the secret weapon almost nobody talks about: outbound firewalls.
They’re a unique and powerful extra layer of protection - and wildly underrated.
Call to actionPlease verify that the firewall is turned on for each computer in your home.
LinksChange Firewall settings on Mac
How to turn on Windows firewall