Lock down your home network before it's too late ...

Linksys routers are designed to enable multiple devices to connect to the Internet at one time, but they often offer additional features as well. Some routers include a built-in firewall that protects ...

Step 1 You can configure two types of networks: private (home and workplace networks) and public (airport, library, or other networks open to the public). You will see status and settings reports ...

Firewalls are an essential part of network security, yet Gartner says 95% of all firewall breaches are caused by misconfiguration. In my work I come across many firewall configuration mistakes, most ...

This chapter looks at the management of firewalls. From the perspective of the small office/home user, the firewall is a single device that protects the home network from malicious traffic—it keeps ...

Network appliances don't always offer all the firewalling features a user needs — you know, the advanced port blocking and security procedures we'd like to keep our little home network fiefdoms secure ...

Symantec Endpoint Protection manages network access using policies. The application includes a default firewall policy that contains predefined rules to filter harmful traffic and detect suspicious ...

Your desktop firewall may not offer enough protection. There are various options available to increase your security. Two of these options are free, while the other has an associated cost. The ...

Many enterprise networks require redundant HA (High Availability) infrastructure for key systems like network firewalls. This article demonstrates how you can use a combination of open-source packages ...

One of the editions is ready to use VMware Virtual Appliance and the second edition is a software application. You will need a dedicated computer to use the Sophos firewall application. By dedicated, ...