Interactive network security demonstration
How a Network Firewall Works
Watch network packets travel from the Internet towards a private network. The firewall checks each packet against its rules, permits trusted traffic and rejects traffic that is unsafe or not authorised.
Allowed packet
Blocked packet
Packet awaiting inspection
Live packet inspection
Firewall ready
Waiting for the next network packet.
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Packets checked
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Allowed
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Blocked
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8–12 minutes