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Home > Security > Firewalls A Firewall is a piece of hardware and/or software which functions in a networked environment to prevent some communications forbidden by the security policy, analogous to the function of firewalls in building construction. A firewall is also called a Border Protection Device (BPD), or packet filter in BSD contexts. A firewall has the basic task of controlling traffic between different zones of trust. Results 1 - 25 of 37 matches Sort Results By : Published Date | Title | Company name Top five strategies for combating modern threats: is anti-virus dead? By : Sophos Published Date: Oct 17, 2008 Today’s fast, targeted, silent threats take advantage of the open network and new technologies that support an increasingly mobile workforce. Organizations need innovative approaches to protect the web, email servers and endpoint. This paper discusses the security implications of modern threats, analyzes where emerging technologies can add real value, and highlights five key strategies for ensuring solid malware protection. Download Now How to disappoint your HIPAA auditors and gain the respect of your board of directors By : DataMotion Published Date: Oct 01, 2008 With HIPAA audits now randomized, you must be prepared for them every day. And with state regulations requiring compliance-breach reporting, you must become your own auditor. HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the 1996 federal regulation that mandated health-data privacy. This regulation requires compliance by all insurers and health care providers, including physician’s offices, hospitals, health plans, employers, public health authorities, life insurers, clearinghouses, billing agencies, information systems vendors, service organizations, and universities. But that’s not all. Download Now The Case for Business Software Assurance - Securing your Applications By : Fortify Published Date: Sep 15, 2008 The hacking community has shifted its effort toward a new frontier:  the application layer.  How are companies responding?  Business Software Assurance – the capability to address the problem of application risk within an enterprise.  This whitepaper provides an overview of the severity of the problem along with everything needed to develop Business Software Assurance in your organization.  Download Now UK - Government Connect Secure Extranet (GCSx) By : LogRhythm Published Date: Sep 10, 2008 Get the facts you need to know about how the collection, management and analysis of log data are integral to meeting many GCSx requirements. Read this whitepaper to learn more… Download Now Passing PCI Compliance Section 6.6: Code Reviews and Application Firewalls By : Fortify Published Date: Jun 10, 2008 If your company stores or processes credit card information, you must be able to demonstrate compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS). These standards include requirements for security management, policies, procedures, network architecture, design, and other critical protective measures. They also include one very prescriptive requirement:  Section 6.6 mandates that organizations secure all Web applications by conducting a code review or installing an application layer firewall. Companies have had a very difficult time passing the other parts of Section 6 and they have experienced a rising number of data breaches. Unless companies take 6.6 seriously, PCI compliance failure rates, and data breaches, will continue to grow.  Read this whitepaper to gain an overview of best practices to pass Section 6.6 and an understanding of the technology available to you. Download Now The Right Tool for the Right Job: An Application Security Tools Report Card By : Ounce Labs Published Date: Apr 01, 2008 During the 80s, war dialing and phone phreaking were the attacks that garnered all the headlines. In the 90s it was all about web defacement and the ubiquitous email virus. The last seven years have given rise to identity data theft and privacy concerns. For the past twenty years, organizations have focused on protecting the network; but in the last ten years it has become clear that the core threat is not, nor really ever was, access to the network. Download Now Lock Down Applications for PCI DSS Compliance By : Secure Computing Published Date: Jan 10, 2008 The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requires merchants and transaction processors to protect customer data, and firewalls play a major role in the process.  This paper was written by Matt Sarrello, CISSP, contributing editor at Ziff Davis Enterprise and Michael Steinhart, senior editor at Ziff Davis Enterprise. Download Now Protecting a Large Distributed School Network from Without and Within By : WatchGuard Technologies Published Date: Nov 15, 2007 Schools have stringent demands placed on them when it comes to protecting their networks and the students in their care. Learn how this school district got exactly what it needed for complete protection. Download Now Extending Robust UTM Protection to the Edges of a Network By : WatchGuard Technologies Published Date: Nov 11, 2007 Read how one international company was able to ensure that their remote offices had the same level of comprehensive protection as the corporate headquarter. Download Now The Distributed Enterprise: Access and Management of Remote Office IT Infrastructure By : Raritan Published Date: Oct 11, 2007 While the proliferation of branch and remote offices is a positive sign of company growth, it can be a challenge for IT staffers. While many IT staffers use remote access software to diagnose and repair branch office problems, these tools are only useful if the OS and network are functioning. If the network or OS is down, additional costs in travel, time, and lost business might be incurred. Download Now Security for the Wireless Network By : WatchGuard Technologies Published Date: Sep 24, 2007 Wireless is becoming less an option and more of a standard corporate communication strategy.  Learn how to keep to keep it secure with this white paper. Download Now Unified Threat Management: How to Stop Spyware, Spam, Viruses, and Other Malicious Attacks By : WatchGuard Technologies Published Date: Sep 24, 2007 Strong network security is multi-layered security. This white paper shows you how to ensure your network has defenses from all forms of malware. Download Now Secure Remote Vendor Access to the Enterprise Data Center By : Axeda Corporation Published Date: Sep 05, 2007 Enabling IT equipment vendors to perform remote service on your data centers helps maximize uptime and lower TCO—but at what risk? Dial-up modems and VPNs introduce security vulnerabilities and lack sufficient auditing capabilities—making it virtually impossible to track external access and maintain data center security. Download this white paper to learn how you can manage security risks, lower service-related costs, achieve regulatory and internal compliance, and more. Download Now Producing Your Network Security Policy By : WatchGuard Technologies Published Date: Aug 17, 2007 Get sound advice from the network security experts at WatchGuard on how to easily build and maintain a network security policy. Download Now eConceal: a Futuristic Firewall By : Microworld Published Date: Jun 20, 2007 A Firewall is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a computer or network that is connected to the Internet. Firewall software provides stealth capability to your computer on the network, hiding it from hackers who scour the Internet looking for vulnerable computers that they can gain access to. Download Now Malicious Software Defense: Have We Moved Beyond Anti-Virus and Spyware Protection Software? By : Perimeter Published Date: Jun 07, 2007 With the decrease in the total number of viruses, some have theorized that the need for virus protection is becoming less and less necessary. The purpose of this paper is to help individuals understand the scope of the problem, and specific strategies available to combat this continually changing threat. Download Now The Book On Malicious Websites By : Perimeter Published Date: Jun 07, 2007 Before Microsoft released Microsoft XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), most attackers would compromise a computer system by simply attacking it with known vulnerabilities or "bugs" that could allow the attacker to gain some level of control over the system. Newer attack methods were starting to be seen where the attacker would take advantage of vulnerabilities within the Internet browser itself. Download Now Selecting the Right Host Intrusion Prevention System: 12 Key Questions to Ask By : Third Brigade Published Date: May 15, 2007 This white paper identifies twelve critical questions that organizations need to consider when selecting a Host Intrusion Prevention System product. These questions relate to protection, manageability, integration and speed. Download Now Solving the Firewall/NAT Traversal Issue of SIP By : Ingate Systems Published Date: May 03, 2007 Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) represents the third wave of Internet usage after SMTP (email) and HTTP (Web). Download this free guide now and learn why all firewalls will need to be SIP capable in order to support the wide-scale deployment of enterprise person-to-person communications. Download Now Intrusion Defense: Is Your Castle Protected? By : Perimeter Published Date: May 03, 2007 Read this interesting comparison about designing an intrusion defense strategy that identifies the value of business processes, and implements appropriate strategies to protect these systems using a layered defense approach is not only a good security practice, but also a regulation in many cases. Download Now A Layered Approach to Securing Remote Maintenance Consoles By : Raritan Published Date: Apr 19, 2007 Availability and security of networks at remote locations are tied together. Due to requirements to keep the network operating, you need fast access to equipment in case of an outage or problem.  This white paper discusses a layered approach to securing your system while maintaining the highest possible efficiency. Download Now Building a Threat Model for Small and Medium Sized Businesses By : ESET Published Date: Apr 16, 2007 It is important for businesses to have a plan in place that addresses the changing threat landscape.  This podcast discusses various items for businesses to consider when developing an IT threat model. Download Now Dude! You Say I Need an Application Layer Firewall?! By : Secure Computing Published Date: Feb 23, 2007 This industry white paper takes the mystery out of the key differences in the main classes of firewall architectures. It was independently written by Marcus J. Ranum, a world-renowned expert on security system design and implementation. It includes fundamental lessons about building application layer firewalls, technical examples, and concludes with predictions about the future of firewall technology. Download Now Vulnerability Management 101: What’s a Risk and How Can I Mitigate as Many as Possible? By : Perimeter Published Date: Jan 31, 2007 What is the difference between a risk, a threat, a vulnerability and an exploit? Which product or solution can be employed to address my institution’s information security and compliance needs? This paper provides some clarity on the first question, and in the process, it should help to offer an answer to the second question, one of aligning concerns with solutions with vulnerability management. Download Now Top 10 Strategies to Fortify Your IT Infrastructure By : mindSHIFT Published Date: Nov 13, 2006 Ten straightforward, proactive strategies to optimize your computers, network and systems for their best possible performance -- ensuring that your IT operation doesn't fail. Download Now   Results 1 - 25 of 37 matches Sort Results By : Published Date | Title | Company name Home > Security > Firewalls << Start < Previous 1 2 Next > End >> More Security Topics Access Control, Anti Spam, Anti Spyware, Anti Virus, Application Security, Auditing, Authentication, Biometrics, Business Continuity, Compliance, DDoS, Disaster Recovery, Email Security, Encryption, Firewalls, Hacker Detection, High Availability, Identity Management, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Prevention, IPSec, Network Security Appliance, Password Management, Patch Management, Phishing, PKI, Policy Based Management, Security Management, Security Policies, Single Sign On, SSL, Secure Instant Messaging, Web Service Security SUBSCRIBE FORM Receive an email alert whenever new research is added into: Firewalls Enter your email below: RELATED TOPICS Access Control 157 Documents Application Security 90 Documents Authentication 98 Documents Data Protection 266 Documents Email Security 173 Documents Encryption 79 Documents Hacker Detection 73 Documents High Availability 114 Documents Internet Security 160 Documents Intrusion Detection 61 Documents Intrusion Prevention 129 Documents Local Area Networking 25 Documents Network Management 310 Documents Network Security 217 Documents Network Security Appliance 47 Documents Networking 191 Documents Security 399 Documents Security Management 225 Documents VPN 41 Documents Wide Area Networks 49 Documents Windows Server 57 Documents
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