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Firewalls are devices that help protect computers and networks from unauthorized access. They can be physical, virtual, or a combination of both.

Firewalls can be classified by their functionality, such as network firewalls, application firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.

A network firewall is a type of firewall used to protect a network from unauthorized access. Network firewalls protect computer networks by preventing unauthorized users from accessing network resources.

They can be configured to allow or deny access to network resources based on a set of rules or criteria.

An application firewall is a type of firewall used to protect applications from unauthorized access. Application firewalls protect computer systems by preventing unauthorized users from accessing applications.

Application firewalls can be configured to allow or deny access to applications based on a set of rules or criteria.

An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a type of firewall used to detect and protect against unauthorized access to a computer system. IDSs can be configured to detect and block unauthorized access to a computer system by monitoring traffic entering and leaving the system.

A virtual firewall is a type of firewall that is implemented as a software application on a computer. Virtual firewalls help protect computer systems by preventing unauthorized users from accessing resources on the computer system.

Virtual firewalls can be configured to allow or deny access to resources based on a set of rules or criteria.