Firewalls VS. Barbarians At The Gates by Deb Jensen
As they are plotting against you and going in for the attack, what is your strategy? How well are you at keeping them out? Are you putting too much stock in your firewall? According to Mick Johnson, a product marketing manager with Sensory Networks, "The definition of a firewall has changed over... To adequately secure your computer network, part of covering your basis is to hire a security consultant and have him or her take an assessment of your network vulnerabilities. ... "There is no one-size-fits-all security solution, and most IT managers spend a large chunk of time creating multi...

VPN Client by Kent Pinkerton
VPN is an abbreviation for Virtual Private Network. Private network is a network for select users that has a firewall enabled to prevent intrusion from the Internet. Even though such networks tend to be safe from intrusion, it causes a problem for users. ... If a firewall is used in an environment of many thousand users, it is considered safer to make the VPN client users to go through that firewall. ... Spreading the firewall to accommodate the VPN traffic will help retain the fire walling security provided by it.

Firewall As Security Wall For Computer Protection by Sam Mike
Firewalls are security programs for computers that work same as that of physical firewalls protecting them from external hazards things. If an organization is using a network based environment then there is more chance of getting harm then a stand alone computer. ... A lot of firewall products are available in the market that are providing some interesting and useful features like -Record keeping facility -Generating reports on regular intervals -Alarming facility on any attack -GUI based system Working of Firewall: Firewall works on three principles which data is permitted to come...

Who Needs a Firewall? by Shanna Riley
You do! Read more to find out what a firewall is, how it can keep you safe, and how to get one. A Firewall is, actually, pretty much the same as its non-tech definition. A firewall, in building construction, is set up to contain or prevent fire from traveling from one side of the wall to the... A Firewall might grant or revoke access based on user Authentication, source and destination network addresses, network protocol, time of day, network service or any combination of these. ... For example, the trusted network might be a corporate network (ie: Queens University), and the public...

What is a Firewall ? by Benjamin Hargis
Simply put it acts as a barrier between your computer and the internet. To protect you from crackers, hackers and malware. If your running DSL or a cable modem you should employ a firewall, as having a direct connection to the Internet can make you a target to attack. ... There are many software firewalls availiable such as Tiny Firewall http://www.tinysoftware.com/home/tiny2?la=EN That is designed to keep hackers out of your network and block Spyware. ... From home users I like D-Link DI-604 this is a inexpensive firewall that works well.

How To Earn Cisco's Firewall Specialist Certification by Chris Bryant
Security is a hot topic in today's networks, and will continue to be for a long time to come. With that in mind, you must consider adding a Cisco security certification to your resume and firewall skills to your skill set. It's quite a jump from the CCNA to the CCSP (Cisco Certified Security... At present, Cisco offers four VPN/Security certifications, those being Cisco Firewall Specialist, Cisco IPS Specialist, Cisco VPN Specialist, and Cisco VPN/Security Sales Specialist. ... For either, you'll need to be able to answer questions regarding the proper use of Cisco security devices; how to...

How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers by Richard Rogers
There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet connection with a number of computers. ... The most basic firewall programs, like Windows XP's firewall, monitor and can block “inbound” traffic by closing these ports. ... It is important to remember that the firewall is only part of your computer security and does not negate the need for a good anti virus solution, a spyware removal tool and a...

Internet Connection Fails by Bob Rankin
"I am using XP home with a cable modem connection, and quite often using while online, I get the error of can't find the server. I just lose my internet connection, and it says my TCP/IP needs resetting. How do I do that and what causes the internet dropout?" There are several possible reasons... Note that your firewall may be bundled with an anti-virus of internet security package. ... If that's the case, click on that package (ex: eTrust EZ-Armor or Norton Internet Security), and make sure you select ONLY the firewall for removal, leaving the anti-virus protection in place.

Cisco PIX Technology by Benjamin Hargis
Ciso PIX Security Appliance. Cisco PIX Security applications can enforce policies on users and applications. Cisco PIX can protect you from many different network and Internet based attacks. Cisco PIX offers secure connectivity, using methods such as SSHv2 Secure Shell Two and VPN virtual... Cisco PIX Security appliances provide multiple layers of security. ... VPN client security Layer 2 transparent firewall. ... This hardware/software based solutions is designed to look for anomolies aka weird traffic thats not normal on your network, which could be an indication of a attack.

Home Networking by Bob Rankin
Setting up Your Home Network As society and technology change, it's becoming common for homes to have more than one computer. When an existing computer is a few years old, parents will often take advantage of today's lower prices, purchase a new computer, and pass the old one down to the kids. ... By assigning a name to the shared printer, the owner allows other computers on the network to access the printer by browsing using their Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places) icons. ... After assigning a name to the shared resource and setting Permissions other computers on the network...