Question

You recently purchased a new laptop for home. You want to ensure that you are safe from malware. You should install a personal ______, a program that protects your computer from unauthorized access by blocking certain types of communications. Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer:

You should install a personal firewall, a program that protects your computer from unauthorized access by blocking certain types of communications.

Explanation:

In computing, a firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. A firewall typically establishes a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external network, such as the Internet.