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| A **Firewall** is software used to maintain the security of a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:private_network|private network]]. Firewalls block unauthorized access to or from private networks and are often employed to prevent unauthorized Web users or illicit software from gaining access to private networks connected to the [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:i:internet|Internet]]. A firewall may be implemented using hardware, software, or a combination of both. | A **Firewall** is software used to maintain the security of a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:private_network|private network]]. Firewalls block unauthorized access to or from private networks and are often employed to prevent unauthorized Web users or illicit software from gaining access to private networks connected to the [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:i:internet|Internet]]. A firewall may be implemented using hardware, software, or a combination of both. | ||