6.

7 Security of Information

Remember

1. Explain the term `firewall'.

Is a hardware or software solution that controls access to a protected
network.

2. Identify the two areas where hackers may be able to attack

network data.

3. Explain how proxy servers help to secure data.

Proxy servers can be configured to act as firewalls that prevent direct
communication between a client and a host by acting as an intermediary.
A proxy server can also create honey pot which are sites without
sensitive data which can trick hackers by attaching them away from the
real server.

Think
Security is so important to a network because the viruses and the hacker
can do some damage to the network. Proxy can create honey pots to try
and make hackers avoid the real server in your network.