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 ...

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 ...

Your firewall is the first line of defence against security threats; but simply adding firewall devices to your network doesn't ensure your network is secure. You need to regularly analyse your ...

Firewalls are essential for restricting and controlling Internet traffic sent between the web and your company's network. You can further enhance the security of your LAN by having a strict firewall ...

So far, in my previous articles on Nmap, we've looked at how the scanner can be used to map and audit a network, as well as track down noncompliant devices and services. But hackers can also use Nmap ...

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 ...

Lower power draw matters in the long term: Pi sips power compared to a NAS, saving on energy costs. Keeps storage and security separate: isolating firewall on Pi avoids conflicts, maintains stable ...

Windows 11 users are experiencing issues with a Firewall configuration error when using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, following the June 26 KB5060829 ...

Chicago, Illinois, August 10, 2010 – Athena Security, the makers of Athena FirePAC, a comprehensive enterprise firewall audit and operations tool, today announced availability of the Configuration ...

An Application firewall is a firewall in charge of the calls of an application or service. Based on a preset configuration policy, it allows or blocks out communications from an application. If you’re ...