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Firewall Basics for the Beginning User

Overview Designed for end-user training, this PowerPoint presentation offers a detailed, yet easy-to-understand explanation of how personal firewall software works, what it can and cannot protect against, and shows how to configure Kerio Personal Firewall.

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Publisher	University of Arizona	File Format	PowerPoint
Date Published	April 2004	Downloads	53
Format	Presentations
Topics	Firewalls

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