Author: Sydney Brackins

Sydney Brackins, Executive Coordinator for the United States Cybersecurity Magazine, is currently a third-year Information Systems Security student at the Community College of Baltimore County. With a passion for Cryptography, Sydney is working towards a Federal position to contribute to the United States of America’s protection and security of sensitive data. Outside of her college education, Sydney is highly involved in the practice and preservation of traditional Japanese Martial Arts. She is the Program Director/Manager of one such school located in Abingdon, Maryland.

What is the difference between firewall hardware and firewall software?

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Sydney Brackins, Executive Coordinator, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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Firewall Hardware and Firewall Software appearing as a cage in front of a blurred out man typing on his computer.

Firewall safety is essential to the security of your computer. Firewalls appear in both a hardware and software format. Both formats provide a different set of benefits to the safety of a network. However, using them in conjunction with one another is the smartest route to take. This article will give a brief explanation on … Read more