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.
Usually a firewall is placed between a network that is trusted, and one that is less trusted. When a large network needs to be protected, the firewall software often runs on a computer that does nothing else. A firewall protects one part of the network against unauthorized access.