Picking the best firewall software, hardware or application
Editor's note
As network attacks become more sophisticated and damaging, the role the enterprise firewall plays is more critical than ever. Vendors have responded to the new security attack environment by transforming the traditional firewall into nimble and multifaceted software and threat-aware programs. This essential guide walks you through the process of choosing the right firewall for your company, how to set it up and maintain it, and what you need to know about the future of next-generation firewalls.
1Next-gen firewalls: What makes them work
When choosing a firewall for your enterprise, you want the best protection your money can buy. This section covers some of the best enterprise firewalls and describes what you need to know when selecting the best approach for your particular network.
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Best firewalls of 2013
Find out which enterprise firewalls received top honors from voters this year in Information Security magazine's Readers' Choice 2013 awards. Read Now
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Next-gen firewalls: Compare the vendors
Next-generation firewalls offer a lot of services and capabilities. But which vendor offers what you really need? Read Now
2Firewall implementation and placement
Once you've decided on the right firewall for your enterprise, you'll be tasked with the job of setting it up. To ease the process, check out this list of tips and advice that will help you deploy your firewalls in an increasingly complex networking environment.
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Firewall implementation: Hardware vs. software
When it comes to firewalls, software is cheaper, but hardware is easier to install. Find out what else you need to know. Read Now
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Three tips for setting up a firewall
Whether you are installing a new firewall or revisiting an old configuration, these three tips will help you set it up or get it re-started -- fast. Read Now
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Firewall setup: Start at the perimeter
Know where your perimeter security goes, what precautions to be aware of, and how to manage and maintain your firewall. Read Now
3Manage, maintain for best results
It's time to examine firewall management best practices, management policy and overall firewall maintenance. When it comes to next-generation firewalls, there are specific features that can be helpful. Learn when having a multivendor firewall system can benefit your network.
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Firewall management best practices
Follow these best practices when changing your organization's firewall management rule set. Read Now
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Protecting your network when ports have to remain open
Sometimes firewall ports have to be kept open for business purposes. How does this mesh with firewall policy management? Read Now
4Enterprise-grade firewalls take the next step
Next-generation firewalls enhance the sophistication of the traditional firewall and bring a new level of protection to the enterprise. But security threats continue to grow. Where are NGFWs headed?
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Firewalls and the era of sophisticated attacks
Firewalls have sufficient capabilities to defend against security threats, but they are only one level of defense. Read Now
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For NGFWs, fewer features might be better
Even the best firewall systems have their flaws and there is no ‘number 1’ choice. Different products work for organization’s depending on their unique security needs. Read Now
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Verizon introduces web application firewall
Cloud-based web application firewalls are the new market trend to protect data stored virtually. Verizon joins other telecom companies, Akamai and Imperva, in the pursuit for cloud security. Read Now