Chapter 7. Making Your Network Secure: Locking the Network's Door
Things You'll Learn
Understanding the basics of network security
Controlling access to your home network
Preventing computer virus attacks
It's unfortunate, but true—there are many threats to your network's safety and security. It will take a little work, but as this chapter will show you, it is possible to protect your network, your PCs, and your personal files from those threats. Ultimately, this chapter might end up being the most important one for you in this book.
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