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Outward bound with Vista's new firewall review
Reviews Many personal third-party firewalls currently differentiate connection scenarios, but they do so behind the scenes. So I recommend that everyone using Windows XP SP2 also use trusted third-party firewalls from CheckPoint (makers of ZoneAlarm) or...
[June 6, 2006, 14:40]
Netgear WGT624 review
Reviews The router includes two different types of firewalls: Network Address Translation (NAT), which hides your computers' IP addresses behind the router's IP address, and Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), which checks individual data packets to make...
[December 11, 2003, 9:05]
Polyspan ViaVideo review
Reviews The ViaVideo software's support for NAT (Network Address Translation) routers like Windows Internet Connection Sharing and firewalls is where it really scores. It also allows ports to be specified, making it much easier to configure firewalls.
[February 25, 2001, 23:00]
Another fantastic response from Skype CS to a customers problem
Blog Check that no firewalls are blocking Skype. If you are also using any other firewalls, make sure, that these are not blocking Skype. Check that no firewalls are blocking Skype. Ideally Firewall or NAT device should allow incoming UDP packets to the...
[September 27, 2008, 10:03]
Windows Wi-Fi attack discovered
News Security experts contacted by ZDNet UK on Monday confirmed that the flaw exists, but said that it should not be a problem for those using firewalls. MessageLabs also recommended that individual teleworkers be given personal firewalls.
[January 16, 2006, 15:55]
Firewalls: Your first line of defence
News Hardware vs.software firewalls Hardware firewalls don't have to be expensive. My personal preference is to always use hardware firewalls, but software programs such as ZoneAlarm are better than nothing at all.
[February 21, 2006, 15:00]
10 things you should do to protect your network against wireless devices
News For this reason, you should configure your firewalls to allow hosts on the anonymous access wireless segment access only to unencrypted protocols so that your stateful packet and application layer inspection firewalls can inspect and block suspect...
[June 20, 2006, 12:50]
ADSL - safe at any speed?
News A range of software-only Windows firewalls are available -- you load them as any other program -- but as the triallists discovered these were often less than perfect. The market for consumer firewalls is in its infancy, and the immaturity shows.
[July 30, 1999, 8:18]
How Firewalls Work
White Papers If you have a fast Internet connection into your home (either a DSL connection or a cable modem), you may have found yourself hearing about firewalls for your home network as well. If you have been using the Internet for any length of time, and...
[August 14, 2003, 0:00]
Case Study: Polysius Takes Layered Approach to Endpoint Security
White Papers Polysius uses two redundant Check Point VPN-1 firewalls. Being part of a global WAN brings its own threats, and to secure the WAN connection, Polysius employs an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) from Check Point called Intraspect.
[April 14, 2006, 0:00]
TechNet Webcast: Enhancements to Windows Firewall in Windows Vista (Level 200)
White Papers This webcast will examine the features and capabilities of firewalls in general, focusing specifically on the firewall included with Windows client operating systems. The webcast will explain how Windows Firewall in Windows Vista provides a greater...
[August 18, 2006, 0:00]
The Trusted-Connection Landscape: The Importance of Device Identity in the World of Trusted Connections
White Papers In spite of firewalls, intrusion detection, and user authentication, today's information systems are being rapidly and successfully attacked. Ensuring that each connection is a "Trusted connection" is the best improvement an organization can make.
[June 24, 2009, 16:02]
Chicken of the VNC
Downloads Chicken features automatic server discovery via Rendezvous; listen mode for navigating through firewalls; an auto-scrolling full-screen mode; keychain integration; CPU performance throttling; remappable, smart unicode keybindings; mouse button...
[January 18, 2006, 7:00]
dfg AtomicTimeSync XP
Downloads It works through firewalls and proxy servers and supports 12(AM/PM) and 24 hour time format incl.all time zones and daylight savings correction. Optional time check automatically after Windows / program start and the Internet connection is available.
[December 20, 2004, 6:00]
Serverla
Downloads Serverla allows users to perform various Internet tasks despite the restrictions imposed by firewalls. All firewalls are configured to have a number of open ports. All disallowed traffic by the firewall can be routed through you personal connection.
[March 18, 2005, 21:37]
MacAnalysis X
Downloads Nmap frontend: It uses raw IP packets in novel ways to determine what hosts are available on the network, what services they are offering, what operating system (and OS version) they are running, what type of packet filters/firewalls are in use...
[November 7, 2003, 7:00]
The Cisco ASA 5500 as a Superior Firewall Solution
White Papers Firewalls provide the first line of defense in any organization's network security infrastructure. They do so by matching corporate policies about users' network access rights to the connection information surrounding each access attempt.
[March 2, 2009, 19:16]
Tech investments: Should you go for low cost or capability for growth?
News But as the business begins to grow, you're likely to want and need the features provided by more robust "real server" operating systems and more sophisticated application layer filtering firewalls. You might use a low-cost software firewall...
[June 21, 2006, 16:15]
Security and wireless networking review
Reviews This is reminiscent of the early days of the web, when internet service providers sold connections without mentioning the need for security measures like firewalls. Wireless products were — and often still are — sold with a setup that by default...
[July 23, 2007, 15:06]
Ex-Sun exec aims to redesign the network
News A single system replaces multiple firewalls, offering individually set-up firewalls for each department, and costs $75,000 for a system that handles five domains. It is unmanageable," said McFarlane, listing point products including firewalls, VPN...
[March 7, 2002, 18:07]
