Title: Module 8 Introduction
Course: CTS 2234 Server Operating Systems > Section: Module 8 - Configuring Network Security and Windows Firewall

Firewalls are software packages that can restrict the flow of network traffic into or out of a domain to protect it from an attack or unauthorized access of network resources such as files or data. A firewall can be implemented as a set of rules which can allow for some types of traffic to pass through it while blocking other traffic from passing into a resource. In addition, various types of Internet based attacks can flood a domain and cause a disruption of services unless firewalls are configured properly to look for them and block them.

In this last module, you will configure critical firewall rules using the Windows Firewall Control Panel to allow permitted applications to access Internet resources while blocking potential threats.

Module Objectives

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

- Configure firewall rules and exceptions
- Configure network and Internet connection security rules and group polices

Readings and Resources

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012: Exam 70-410

- Lesson 19 Configuring Windows Firewall