{"id":82702,"date":"2024-08-09T19:38:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T11:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=82702"},"modified":"2024-08-04T19:41:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T11:41:18","slug":"firewall-vs-antivirus-essential-tools-for-protecting-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/zh\/2024\/08\/firewall-vs-antivirus-essential-tools-for-protecting-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Firewall vs. antivirus: essential tools for protecting your business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In today’s economy, choosing the right cybersecurity security tools can make or break a company’s finances.<\/p>

Ransomware cost<\/a> global companies around $1 billion in 2023. Data breaches cost<\/a> companies $4.45 million on average, while DDoS attack victims lose<\/a> around $500,000 each.\u00a0<\/p>

The thing is, robust firewalls and antivirus coverage can protect companies against most malware attacks. Filtering traffic and efficiently getting rid of malware agents<\/b> deters attackers and renders them harmless.<\/p>

Despite this, many companies rely on ineffective and outdated security solutions. Don’t be like them. Act now to avoid becoming part of next year’s cybersecurity statistics.<\/p>

This blog will explain the functions of firewalls and antivirus software and help you choose the right security tools. We will dive a little deeper, too, exploring how to update your cloud security posture. Let’s start at the network edge with an introduction to firewall technology.<\/p>

What is a firewall?<\/h2>

Firewall devices<\/a> protect network security by filtering incoming and outgoing traffic<\/b>.<\/p>

Firewalls inspect data and apply rules to determine whether data is legitimate or malicious. If packets pass security rules, data is allowed to enter or leave. If not, data is denied or discarded and cannot compromise security.<\/p>

Traditional firewalls come in software and hardware<\/b> forms. Hardware firewalls<\/a> operate as separate devices between external networks and local devices. On the other hand, firewall software uses agents or modules on network endpoints.<\/p>

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Hardware firewalls tend to handle large amounts of traffic efficiently, but coverage is limited to nearby devices. Software firewalls<\/a> move with devices. They suit remote workers but may compromise device performance.<\/p>

Traditional firewalls employ two main inspection techniques:<\/p>