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What Is a Firewall? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 7, 2026, 4:39:01 PM

A firewall is a security system that inspects the traffic going in and out of your network and decides which connections to allow and which to block based on defined rules. It works like the front desk of an office building: authorized visitors get through, and anything that does not meet the rules is stopped.

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