Definition: A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.
Alright class, settle down and letβs take a look!
That dictionary definition is
very
precise, isn't it? It describes a physical firewall β something built to stop flames from traveling. But today, weβre talking about something a little different, something that uses a similar idea, but in the digital world.
A
firewall
β think of it like this: Itβs a
digital
shield, you see?
(Pause for effect)
It's built into your computer or network to keep out unwanted things β like viruses and hackers! Just like a physical firewall stops fire, a digital one blocks harmful data from getting in. It examines everything that tries to connect, asking "Are you safe? Do I know you?"
Think of it as a gatekeeper, always on the watch, protecting your information and keeping your device nice and sound.
Does that make more sense now? Do you have any questions about how this digital βfirewallβ works?