This simple homework involves security on the Internet. Please search for online resources to help you answer these questions in your own words and list all the references you used for formulating your answer. Please do not exceed 500 words per question, you can use point form and be brief but be sure to reference the source properly by adding a reference section.
Question 1: [5 pts 5 pts]
a. What is a Firewall? and what purpose would it serve?
b. What threats a Firewall does NOT protect you against?
Question 2: [5pts 5 pts]
a. What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)? and what purpose would it serve?
b. When connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network, like at a mall or a store or airport, what steps should you take to protect your information?
** Answer all the questions above in your own words after properly researching the topics. You must reference the site(s) you have used to develop your answer.
Some helpful articles to get you started (feel free to find additional resources):
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0014-tips-using-public-wi-fi-networks
https://www.howtogeek.com/133680/htg-explains-what-is-a-vpn/
https://ca.norton.com/internetsecurity-privacy-what-is-a-vpn.html
https://www.cisco.com/c/en_ca/products/security/firewalls/what-is-a-firewall.html
The grade is based on the quality and coverage of the answer ensuring you have provided a concise yet thorough answer in the space allotted. References must be used in every question. SafeAssign is being used to check for plagiarism. Any plagiarized answer will receive a mark of zero.