{"id":15142,"date":"2017-12-06T17:48:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T17:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/host-based-firewall\/"},"modified":"2023-06-21T11:48:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T11:48:20","slug":"host-based-firewall","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/33097\/host-based-firewall","title":{"rendered":"Host-Based Firewall"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"what_does_host-based_firewall_mean\">What Does Host-Based Firewall Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A host-based firewall is a piece of firewall software that runs on an individual computer or device connected to a network. These types of firewalls are a granular way to protect the individual hosts from viruses and malware, and to control the spread of these harmful infections throughout the network.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_host-based_firewall\">Techopedia Explains Host-Based Firewall<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some companies use host-based firewalls in addition to perimeter-based firewalls in order to enhance internal security. For example, some of the malware attacks that may get past a perimeter firewall can be stopped at the individual device or workstation, using a host-based firewall.<\/p>\n<p>A host-based firewall setup can also be simpler for some users. The host-based firewall can also be configured to the particular computer, where customization can make the firewall more effective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Does Host-Based Firewall Mean? 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