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In my small business, I charge customers credit cards on a secure server. Do I need to install a security program such as a firewall?<br />
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David
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In my small business, I charge customers credit cards on a secure server. Do I need to install a security program such as a firewall?

David

Do I need a firewall when processing credit cards?

Software firewalls, also known as host-based firewalls, provide a layer of software on one host that controls network traffic in and out of that single machine. Most operating systems now include firewall software, but many available software firewalls include central distribution, antivirus systems and disaster recovery.

Software Firewalls

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