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A firewall is a device or system that controls access to computer networks by filtering and monitoring network traffic. A firewall protects computer networks and their data from unauthorized access.

The purpose of a firewall is to protect computer networks from unauthorized access, including attacks by hackers.

A firewall can be classified by its function. A perimeter firewall is a type of firewall that protects the entire network perimeter. A host-based firewall is a type of firewall that protects individual computers on a network.

A network-based firewall is a type of firewall that protects the network itself. A virtual private network (VPN) firewall is a type of firewall that protects the privacy of data traveling over a private network.