Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security, a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in, in Windows 11/10 is a stateful, host-based firewall that filters incoming and outgoing connections based ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Stories of compromised servers and data theft fill today's news. It isn't difficult for someone who has read an informative blog post to access a system via a misconfigured service, take advantage of ...

Netsh, short for Network Shell, is a command-line utility designed to assist IT administrators in configuring and viewing various network-related functions on Windows 11/10. This tool can also be ...

Linux firewalls can be very complicated. With the help of a GUI, firewall configuration is easier. These GUIs are easy to install and free to use. A firewall is often the heart and soul of desktop ...