The Ultimate Guide to Network Security Firewalls: Keep Your Data Safe Cyber threats have become universal due to digitization and automation. Added to that, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of cyberattacks across industries. A 2021 report reveals that India saw a 300% rise in cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. As per experts, the rise in cyberattacks is due to a lack of cybersecurity awareness and increased online activity. With increased digitization, all businesses face the threat of cyberattacks. There are various steps that companies can take to safeguard themselves, and network security firewalls are one of them. So let’s understand the firewall concept in detail and also the best practices for securing networks. What is a Network Security Firewall? A firewall is a network security device that filters traffic based on defined security rules. It uses set rules to accept (allow traffic), drop (block traffic with no reply), ...