What is a Firewall?
A firewall is a special server dedicated to filtering all data transmitted, allowing certain data to pass and dropping all other data. Rules designate what data can be transmitted and what cannot. Youbet.com rules allow all members to freely connect and use the system, while stopping hackers cold.
A firewall is a piece of software or hardware that creates a protective barrier between your computer and potentially harmful content on the Internet. It helps guard your computer against hackers and many computer viruses and worms. Because of the increased number of viruses and operating system vulnerabilities, the University of Denver requires that all mobile users enable the Windows XP Professional “Internet Conn ection Firewall ” on their laptop computers. For detailed instructions on how to configure the Internet Connection Firewall, click here .
