The 9 Best Home Firewalls

The Firewalla Red (about $108) is perfect for the less tech savvy among us, and especially those who would like to childproof the internet at home. It works in the background to actively and automatically block potentially harmful web traffic, and produces easy to read reports.

The Bitdefender Box 2 (appx. $170) employs preventative measures, such as scanning your network and alerting you of any potential vulnerabilities to keep your digital life secure. It can protect an unlimited number of devices and can block phishing attacks.

Priced at a touch under $400, the Roqos Core is an all-in-one cyber security device that provides a multitude of features in one stylish box. It offers deep packet inspection, VPN connections and scheduled internet blocking.

Apart from its head-turning, futuristic looks, the Norton Core (about $300) is a trusty sentry for your home's internet gateway and will even let you know if your Wi-Fi password is weak. It is also a router and, for those in larger homes, it has an excellent range.

Using a well-updated cloud-based database of threat signatures, the Bullguard Dojo (around $50) constantly scans your home Wi-Fi network for intruders and can alert you on a mobile device when there has been a serious breach. Its sleek, pebble-like design will complement any decor.

Keep digital thieves and saboteurs at bay with the Watchguard Firebox T15 (around $274), which is ideal for a home office. It is a router with excellent firewall capabilities, and is equipped with three gigabit ports and wireless connectivity.

Those who know their way around electronics and want a weekend project should pick up the Protectli Micro (around $159). It is highly customizable and can be loaded with open source security software that can tighten your digital perimeter better than most proprietary programs.

The Cujo AI Smart Internet Security (about $233) might have a cute design, but it's a fierce home network guard dog. It uses machine learning and cloud-based technology to sniff out hackers and malware that could put your sensitive information at risk.

Working from home doesn't have to mean giving up enterprise-level web security. While you won't need an IT person to hook up the Sonicwall SOHO (around $167), you'll still benefit from professional-grade features, like unrestricted deep packet inspection and VPN mobile access.