Chapter 6Windows Firewall and Remote Access

Security is an integral part of any administrator's job. Computers continue to be attacked, and it's only getting worse. Similarly, the amount of money and data lost because of attacks continues to rise. One way to combat attacks on your computer is to use a firewall to ensure the data coming into your computer originates from an authorized source. Windows 8.1 includes Windows Firewall, which has been a key component of the Windows operating ...

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