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Firewall Software
A weblog dedicated to computer and firewall security. Contains definitions and explanations.
Shields Up: Personal Firewalls
Features FAQs, reviews, ratings, white papers, and tools to test Internet security and firewall vulnerabilities by Steve Gibson.
Routing/Firewalls with Linux
A brief straightforward tutorial on creating a simple routing firewall using Linux and netfilter (iptables).
Korvan's Web
How to build an OpenBSD firewall for use with Australian broadband ISPs (Telstra and Optus, cable and ADSL).
Securepoint Firewall Archives
Searchable archives of the mailing list and forums on a range of different firewalls and related items.
Network Security, Filters and Firewalls
This article is a general introduction to network security issues and solutions in the Internet; emphasis is placed on route filters and firewalls. It is intended as an overview. Some knowledge of IP networking is assumed, although not crucial.
Attack Prevention
A web log style site consisting of articles, papers and news relating to security information.
Packet filter (pf) mailing list
Mailing list for the pf firewall provided as part of the OpenBSD kernel.
CPUG: The Check Point User Group
A group for Check Point Firewall-1 users and implementers. Contains the Check Point Wikipedia, discussion groups and other useful information.
Cisco PIX Firewall - Practical Guide
Practical Cisco PIX guide based on hands-on experience with various PIX platforms and versions.
Firewall-net
Provides security and firewall comparisons, compare tools, configuration tips. Also includes a user forum.
Home PC Firewall Guide
Features information on security, personal firewall software and Internet security appliances for dial-up and broadband-connected (xDSL and cable modem) home and SOHO computers. Also offers reviews of anti-virus and anti-Trojan products and software.
Internet Protection and Security by Firewalls Paper
General overview of firewalls and their roles in mitigating various forms of network attacks. Includes case studies.
Personal Firewalls - what they can do and what they can't
One author's detailed, non-technical article explaining personal firewalls, their abilities, uses, and li
Linux Firewall and Proxy Server HOWTO
White paper outlining the basics of firewall systems and giving details on setting up both, a filtering and proxy firewall on a Linux based system.
How Stuff Works: Internet Firewalls
An introductory explanation of how a firewall works and the various filtering methods used, with related links.
InfoSysSec: Firewall Security and the Internet
A portal for professionals, features links, FAQs, tutorials, product information, magazine articles and downloads.
Interhack.net: Firewalls Frequently Asked Questions
Features a background, basics, design, implementation issues, port and protocol issues. By Matt Curtin and Marcus Ranum. Documents are also available in Postscript and PDF.
Firewall Tutorial
A fairly concise (< 4000 words) document for readers who want to know more about what firewalls do. Comprehensively covers main firewall concepts and technologies.
ISC Firewalls Mailing List
For discussions of Internet firewall security systems and related issues. Also features searchable archives and digests.
The Firewall FAQ
Dartmouth College Institute for Security Technology Studies firewall FAQ and other information and research documents in related areas.
KnowPlace Firewalling
An overview of firewalls and security with particular reference to firewalling with Linux 2.4 and Netfilter/Iptables.
Lowth.com
Linux security and related software articles and tools.
Outpost Firewall - The Webhiker's Guide
Includes guide to Outpost Firewall, with information for both inexperienced and expert users.
Beginners Guide to Firewalls and Internet Security
This article is intended to provide some basic guidelines for securing your computer, and a better understanding of how some of these technologies work. It is intended primarily for users of high-speed Internet connections, but most of the article is applicable to dial-up Internet users also.
Solaris 2.6 Firewall Example Installation and Configuration
Details the procedure to configure a secure firewall on the Sun Solaris platform.
"Personal Firewalls" are Mostly Snake-oil
The author explains his opinion that a personal firewall "provides no real additional security over turning off the services that you don't use".
SecurityDocs Firewall Reference
A collection of whitepapers and other documents on various aspects of firewalls such as what they are, how to choose one, and proper installation.
How-to setup an APF Firewall
A how-to that covers the basics and some advanced topics of installing and configuring the firewall, especially for CPanel users.
Workable passive FTP connections through a firewall
A general article on enabling passive FTP connections through a firewall. Examples used in the article discuss the APF firewall and Pure-FTPD ftp server.
Samba Authenticated Gateway
This documents intends to show how to build a Firewall/Gateway with rules set on user basis having the users authenticated by a Samba Primary Domain Controller
Vicomsoft Firewall Q&A
A whitepaper on relevant firewall questions and answers. The knowledge of this subject relates to firewalls in general use, and stems from NAT and proxy firewall technology experience. Welcomes feedback and comments from any readers on the usefulness or content.
Firewalls and Internet Security: Repelling the Wily Hacker
Web site for the book Firewalls and Internet Security: Repelling the Wily Hacker Second Edition by William R. Cheswick, Steven M. Bellovin, and Aviel D. Rubin. Contains some sample sections and a link to the complete contents of the First Edition.
Lenny Zeltser Firewall Discussions
Explores the use of various firewall techniques for protecting resources according to business requirements of multi-tier applications.
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