Difference between Firewall and Antivirus
- Implementation: A firewall can be employed using both software and hardware whereas the antivirus is employed using software only.
- Security Type: A firewall provides network-level security like IP blocking, Packet filtering, etc. whereas antivirus provides application-level security like detection and removal of viruses, worms, etc.
- Operation: Antivirus works by scanning the system to remove the infected file and programs whereas the firewall is a network security system that monitors and filters the incoming and outgoing packets based on the predetermined security rules.