Firewall (computing)
Software or hardware-based network security system
Can a firewall protect against a short circuit?
A firewall is a computer program that protects unwanted attacks from penetrating a computer. Firewalls are installed on computers and conduct routine background maintenance. A short circuit is an electrical failure resulting from wires unable to conduct currents. Short circuits, especially during updates can lead to the dreaded Windows Blue Screen of Death in which a computer is unable to restart.
What kind of threats does a firewall protect a computer system against? What are the possible causes and results of a short circuit as concerning computers? Is any of #2 included in #1?