bi-directional firewall

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  1. Durad

    Durad Registered Member

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    What does bi-directional firewall mean? (implemented into new ESET smart security)
     
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    It means it filters incoming and outgoing traffic :thumb:
     
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    Just to add, it is usually in regard to not only filtering inbound and outbound, but also having application control implemented for controlling outbound.

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    :thumb: :thumb:
     
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