As Broadband is 'always on' your computer is always at risk of attack whether it be from spammers or computer viruses!

This means that protecting your computer is more important than ever. This section of our website will instruct you in the best way to protect your computer and highlight some of the available software to help you do it.

A good idea for protecting you computer/network from attack is to install a 'Firewall'.

What is a FireWall?

A firewall is a security system designed to prevent unauthorized access from the Internet to or from your computer or network. A firewall works by screening out many types of malicious traffic. In addition, firewalls can help keep your computer from participating in attacks on others without your knowledge.

Firewalls take the form of hardware, software, or both. However, firewalls are not a substitute for antivirus software, which is still a vital tool and should be used in conjunction with a firewall to maximise your protection.

Hardware firewall products* protect your computer and home network by guarding your Internet connection and filtering any requests that you haven't specifically allowed.

Software firewalls are installed directly on your PC, and filter requests after they reach your computer.

* Note DigitalPage routers come with built in Firewalls