Setting Up Graphical Uncomplicated Firewall (GUFW) on Ubuntu
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Summary
Firewalls are an essential component of computer security that helps to protect networks from unauthorized users and cyberattacks.
The Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) is a useful tool in Linux distributions for firewall management.
Users can execute commands to filter traffic and set rules through a terminal using UFW, but the graphical user interface (GUI) application Graphical Uncomplicated Firewall (GUFW) is also available.
This article explains how to install and utilise GUFW on Ubuntu Linux to protect your computer from harmful security breaches.
It provides information on how to enable and disable it, modify profile settings, build rules, and edit current rules.
The GUFW utility offers several profiles with various security levels to carefully manage traffic and guard against unwarranted intrusion.
It is critical to protect your network with a firewall and to keep it updated on a regular basis in order to prevent unwanted access and ensure the security of your data.
You may also install antivirus software to give an extra layer of security and protect your device from malware and other threats.
