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Security and Firewalls

Some companies choose to outsource the implementation of their intranet simply because they cannot afford to spare internal resources. The issue of security is usually addressed during the development and implementation process. One of the safety features included in most intranets are firewalls, especially intranets that allow employees access to the internet. A firewall is a computer, router, or other communication device, which filters access to a protected network. Firewalls allow companies to protect their internal networks from unwarranted intrusion from the internet while providing employees access to the web and email. Firewalls can also be manipulated as an access control tool, only allowing certain people within an organization access to the internet. Many firewalls now contain features to control, authenticate and secure users who may want to access a company’s internal data from the internet or even from another company. In addition to those organizations that are using firewalls to protect against internet intrusion, firewalls can also be used to protect mainframe or other central resources from general access within an organization. Firewalls may also be used to ensure confidentiality of information passing across public networks whether it is internally or externally. Therefore,