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- Firewall Builder 3.0.7 (Windows)
- Firewall Builder consists of a GUI and set of policy compilers for various firewall platforms. It helps users maintain a database of objects and allows policy editing using simple drag-and-drop operations. The GUI and policy compilers are completely independent, which provides for a consistent abstract model and the same GUI...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, GUI, Netcitadel, Firewall Builder, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking
- Software downloads 2009-09-30
- Firewall Builder 3.0.7 (Mac)
- Firewall Builder is a multi-platform firewall configuration and management system. It consists of a GUI and set of policy compilers for various firewall platforms. It helps users maintain a database of objects and allows policy editing using simple drag-and-drop operations. The GUI and policy compilers are completely independent, this provides...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, GUI, NetCitadel LLC, Firewall Builder, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking
- Software downloads 2009-09-18
- Hackers hijack DNS records of high profile New Zealand sites
- Hackers hijack DNS records of high profile New Zealand sitesHackers hijack DNS records of high profile New Zealand sitesThis shows that linux users have no respect for others. When they target Microsoft like this it only makes them and their community look bad. And then they wonder why nobody...
- Tags: Domain names, Scripting languages, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, DNS Records, Mac Zealots, wet paper bag, paper bag, PHP, SQL injection, DNS, SQL, operating system
- Discussion threads 2009-04-21
- 'Psyb0t' worm infects Linksys, Netgear home routers, modems
- More information has surfaced about the botnet "psyb0t," the first known to be capable of directly infecting home routers and cable/DSL modems. It was first observed infecting a Netcomm NB5 modem/router in Australia. Members of the website DroneBL, a real-time IP tracker that scans...
- Tags: Router, Worm, NetGear, Modem, Linksys Inc., DroneBL, Command & Control Channel, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-03-25
- 10 iptables rules to help secure your Linux box
- Mastering iptables could take a while, but if you have a few rules to cover the basic security needs, you'll be well on your way to protecting your Linux system. Jack Wallen explains some key rules to get you started.This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
- Tags: Linux Server, Jack Wallen, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2009-02-18
- $9 million ATM heist: the dark side of international collaboration
- $9 million ATM heist: the dark side of international collaborationServers open to the world with lax security...Anybody who sets up a server that ONLY needs state side access or access in a certain area and they do not deny/allow only the ranges should be fired. Then the argument of what...
- Tags: Network technology, server, security, international collaboration, dark side, ATM, collaboration
- Discussion threads 2009-02-07
- The great server-centric personal computing experiment begins
- The great server-centric personal computing experiment beginsSounds good! One tip...I'd consider Ubuntu 8.04.1 server edition, instead of 8.10. Nothing like a rock-steady LTS for a server...If you need support for very new hardware: on January 22, version 8.04.2 will be released. Not only will this point release contain all accumulated...
- Tags: Servers, Desktops, server, LTS, personal computing experiment, centric personal computing experiment, hardware, computing experiment, great Server, desktop
- Discussion threads 2008-12-30
- 10 things Linux does better than OS X
- Guest post via TechRepublic's 10 things blog. OS X is heralded for its friendliness, but it falls short in many other respects. Find out why Linux is superior in everything from flexibility to portability to cost. It may sound strange, seeing as how OS X...
- Tags: Operating System, Machine, Mandriva Spring 2008, Linux Keyboard, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Apple Mac OS, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-12-19
- AV on my Macs? Say it ain't so!
- AV on my Macs? Say it ain't so!Just pointed the issue out to my brother at UNCThe linked text at Apple in question:[pre]Mac OS: Antivirus utilities * Last Modified: December 02, 2008 * Article: HT2550 * Old Article: 4454SummaryLearn about...
- Tags: Desktops, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Apple Macintosh, virus, antivirus, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-12-03
- Link Logger IPTables 2.4.14.25 (Windows)
- Link Logger allows you to monitor and analyze your firewall traffic in real time so you can track your network for both internal and external abuses. Watch as Link Logger tracks worms and hackers as they try to attack your network. Link Logger can show you what attacks are targeting...
- Tags: Network, Whois, Microsoft Windows, Binary Visions, Link Logger, Internet, Firewalls, Network Security, Networking, Security
- Software downloads 2008-11-29
- Defense-in-depth in practice
- Defense-in-depth in practiceTotally agreed. I'm sick and tired of people saying these things:Totally agreed. I'm sick and tired of people saying these things:-"I already have a firewall, so I don't need an antivirus."-"I already have an antivirus, so I turned off UAC."-And along with turning off antivirus: "Nothing is eating...
- Tags: Firewalls, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, antivirus, security, malware, Defense-in-Depth, firewall
- Discussion threads 2008-09-25
- How to Replicate the Fire: HA for Netfilter Based Firewalls
- With traditional, stateless firewalling (such as ipfwadm, ipchains) there is no need for special High Availability HA support in the firewalling subsystem. As long as all packet filtering rules and routing table entries are configured in exactly the same way, one can use any available tool for IP-Address takeover to...
- Tags: Astaro AG, Netfilter, Linux, UNIX, Firewalls, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Networking
- White papers 2008-08-22
- Responding to the DNS vulnerability and attacks
- Responding to the DNS vulnerability and attacksThis is good to know ...[i]Furthermore, if you have a server behind a NAT device, some NAT devices will undo the UDP port randomness introduced by the patch. Fortunately, Linux iptables and OpenBSD's pf are not vulnerable, but many popular NAT devices are.[/i]I've...
- Tags: NETWORKING, Linux, UNIX, SECURITY, Operating systems, NAT Device, Network Address Translation, DNS
- Discussion threads 2008-07-28
- Responding to the DNS vulnerability and attacks
- The DNS vulnerability, which has completely dominated the news in the security world the last two weeks, has been a concern for so many. On the front of good news and getting things protected, the IBM ISS has team has published some great information. The Frequency X...
- Tags: DNS, Vulnerability, DNS Server, Server, Network Address Translation, IBM Corp., Attack, Domain Names, Networking, Security, Internet, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-07-28
- Open Discussion: Software firewalls
- Open Discussion: Software firewallsRE: Open Discussion: Software firewallsI use both Windows Firewall in Vista and the built in hardware firewall in my router. I just don't see the need for a resource hungry, third party solution any more when the built in firewall in Windows does an admirable job.Fire ...
- Tags: Firewalls, Network security, SECURITY, software, firewall, Network Address Translation, NAT Router, Microsoft Windows Firewall
- Discussion threads 2008-07-11
- Open Discussion: Software firewalls
- It my recent story on "Patching the Internet" a discussion on how Dan Kaminsky broke, then subsequently helped fix DNS and the Internet, a lot of discussion centered around how the patch was breaking various software firewall applications. Most notably I heard talk of ZoneAlarm having issues. ...
- Tags: Software, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-07-11
- No security software, no E-banking fraud claims for you
- No security software, no E-banking fraud claims for youNote from your insurance company..."Thank you for purchasing your auto insurance from Dewie, Cheatum & Howe.Please refer to stipulation #137 in you policy which clearly indicates your coverage is not applicable if you ever actually start your car and drive it.:About the...
- Tags: Banking, UNIX, Operating systems, Insurance, OPEN SOURCE, Spyware, adware & malware, Linux, e-banking fraud, security software, electronic banking, security, Linux User
- Discussion threads 2008-05-21
- I love Linux, but it's not going to save the world
- I love Linux, but it's not going to save the worldlol. This makes it perhaps even worse:I recently came across a little distro that can extend the lifespan of your computers even more: Antix Lysistrata. Antix is based on Mepis 7, which in it's turn is based on Debian. Antix...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Antix
- Discussion threads 2007-12-14
- File-sharing pirates attempt new software standard
- File-sharing pirates attempt new software standardThe had better not defeat Comcast's .....If they know what is good for them they had better not mess withComcast's network throttling technology.Meanwhile, it's cheaper to buy legitimately from Chinahttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/07/news/international/bc.apfn.as.fin.com.china.warner.paramount.ap/index.htm?postversion=2007110715Free trade and globalization, why would buying from them be wrong?The real problem with software piracy.........
- Tags: Tools & Techniques, PRODUCTIVITY, file-sharing, software, SOFTWARE IS, computer, software standard
- Discussion threads 2007-11-07
- Detect and defend against network attacks with fwsnort
- System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day. A firewall and an intrusion detection systems IDS are two important weapons in that fight, enabling you to proactively deny access and monitor network traffic for signs of an attack. Study the administration...
- Tags: Monitor, Network, Network Attack, Attack, Chapter Coverage, Firewalls, Linux, Network Security, Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2007-10-04
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