Firewalls are computers dedicated to filtering particular kinds of network traffic between two networks. They are usually employed to protect a LAN from the rest of the Internet. Securing every box on ...

This chapter looks at the management of firewalls. From the perspective of the small office/home user, the firewall is a single device that protects the home network from malicious traffic—it keeps ...

Many organizations don't turn on logging in their firewalls because of misconceived concerns about adverse performance. Don't let that be you. The firewall is a barrier between your organization and ...