What does F/W stand for?

Firewall

This definition appears very rarely and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories:

Information technology (IT) and computers

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Yoggie launches Open Firewall Pico and Open Firewall SOHO

The firewall rules define the type of applications and network services allowed to traverse between networks.

Five ways to clean your firewall of clutter and stay secure

Having a firewall in place helps to prevent them from accessing your computer and the information stored on it.

Firewalls Your Personal Line of Defense

One essential component of any security strategy is the use of a firewall - a system built into hardware and/or software designed to control access into, and out of, an internal private computer network.

Block out the hackers

Spam firewall appliances typically come pre-configured, are setup in minutes, and can be maintained with little effort.

Top ten facts on spam firewalls

By Kevin Murphy Microsoft Corp expects users of its forthcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2 to run the new Windows Firewall alongside existing personal firewalls, but rivals are expected to update their products to automatically turn the Microsoft software off.

Firewalls Will Turn Off New Windows Firewall

In a building, a firewall prevents a fire from quickly burning through, giving firefighter a chance to douse flames, and occupants a chance to find safety.

Don't get burned online: hardware or software, a firewall is your ...

Nasdaq:SYMC) recently announced the availability of Symantec Enterprise Firewall for IBM eServer iSeries 270 running Linux.

Symantec offers first enterprise level Firewall for IBM eServer ...