Firewalls and Packet Filtering

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Gartner says business wants tougher firewalls
A new Gartner paper says businesses want their next-generation firewalls to offer multiple network security functions.
Firewalls evolve as workers go mobile
The network firewall is changing to protect the network against new threats - and new ways of working.
Net filtration 101 - and why it can't protect Australia
Richard Chirgwin explores the technology behind the Net filtering debate and explains why it can work for your business, but may struggle to protect a nation.
How to configure Windows Server 2008 advanced firewall MMC snap-in
Windows Server 2008 has greatly improved the Windows firewall, as we explain in this piece about how to configure the new software.
Securing the enterprise VoIP perimeter
How to make VoIP work without sacrificing firewalls or network perimeter security.
Holidays are over; now beware the gadgets
The post-holiday influx of consumer devices poses increased risk of data leakage and other threats to network security.
Cisco PIX security flaw possibility comes to light
Details of an alleged flaw related to SIP and PIX appliances, briefly mentioned in a Wednesday Black Hat presentation, are being kept under wraps as Cisco and US-CERT investigate.
Nortel, Symantec team up on secure application switch
Nortel Networks is releasing a new application switch with intrusion prevention from Symantec inside.
Choosing the right firewall topology
Learn about the most common firewall topologies before implementation, including diagrams of a bastion host, screened subnet and dual firewall architectures.

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Cisco security flaw under scrutiny
Cisco continues to investigate a potential PIX firewall flaw, but it and other vendors say sharing security information quickly and indiscriminately is always the best policy.

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Use Netstat to determine which ports to open on a Windows firewall
Learn how to use Netstat to determine which firewall port to open when troubleshooting a Windows XP firewall.

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