Many of the planets in our Solar System have a system of moons. But among the rocky planets that make up the inner Solar System, having moons is a privilege enjoyed only by two planets: Earth and Mars.
Functionally, the two arenât so different. Hardware firewalls are basically a specialized device running software. They can be set-and-forget solutions if the default configuration works for your company. Plus, because they run on a dedicated, hardened device, they provide a higher level of security.
Host-based firewalls, such as Internet Connection Firewall (ICFâincluded with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003), protect an individual computer regardless of the network itâs connected to. You might need one or the otherâbut most businesses require a combination of both to meet their security requirements.