Configuring Windows Firewall settings is one of the most fundamental security precautions. It is a built-in security feature that comes with all versions of Windows, acting as a barrier between your ...

Type Windows Security in the search box and hit Enter to open the Windows Security app. Click on Firewall & Network Protection to open the following panel. You will see the Firewall status for the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mick Bauer introduced Firewall Builder to Linux Journal readers in 2003 with his article “Using Firewall Builder”. A lot of time has passed since 2003, the project has evolved, the appearance of the ...

The importance of a firewall cannot be over-emphasized. Firewalls, no doubt, are one of the most important components of your computer (network). A Firewall can block threats that your Antivirus may ...

The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. In the classic sense, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills just a single, ...

We list the best small and medium business (SMB) firewall software, to make it simple and easy for companies to establish cybersecurity strategies. A firewall provides an essential first defense ...

Network firewall technology has been around for decades, helping to protect and create an IT perimeter. What has also been around for decades is the innate complexity of firewall policy management, ...

Mitch Tulloch is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and lead author of the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. You can follow him on Twitter at ...