Step 2: Firewalls

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Firewalls are a necessary security mechanism for any network. Just don't be naïve enough to assume that a firewall alone will protect you against peer-to-peer applications. I recommend re-evaluating your firewall's port rules from time to time to see if you can close any of the ports that are open.

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