Five Hardware Computer security Equipment?

xo1t2r: Five Hardware Computer security Equipment?
Hello, So i got to do this assignment and this question was puzzling me. I am not asking anyone to do it for me, but I do need a direction or some examples of some”Hardware” security equipment I guess it is asking? I know the software part being Norton, Macfee, etc… but 5 hardware?? No clue :/

Thanks!

“Research and identify five hardware and software security tools that are currently available for countering computer network threats. Use a table or spreadsheet to summarize your findings.”

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Answer by Computer Guy
A firewall is an obvious answer. A router keeps traffic from crossing networks when it doesn’t need to. Often routers include SPI or NAT firewalls. There are special purpose encryption boxes, but most encryption uses software.

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