Picking the best firewall software, hardware or application

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  Variations in firewalls

  This introduction to firewalls acquaints you with everything you need to know about what they are, how they work, which types exist, which ones to buy and how to audit network traffic.  Read Now

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  Application proxy firewalls: What makes them better?

  Proxy firewalls have some definite advantages over firewall technologies such as packet-filtering firewalls and stateful inspection firewalls. Find out what they are and how they can benefit you. Read Now

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  Application firewalls cannot stand alone

  Application-layer firewalls need the support of lower-level firewall technology to help defend against low-level and application-aware attacks.  Read Now

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  Application proxy vs. gateway server: Which is the better firewall?

  Enterprises use different firewalls depending on their network needs. This article explains the functions of two major firewall designs -- application proxy and gateway server -- to help you decide which one is best for your network.  Read Now

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

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  Virtual firewalls in a real-world infrastructure

  Depending on the infrastructure underlying your network, it might be worthwhile to set up virtual firewalls. In a more complex environment, multiple security contexts might be helpful.  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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  Next-generation firewalls: Assuring control

  When you evaluate vendors, what should organizations look for in terms of NGFW management options? Read Now

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  Managing a multivendor firewall system

  An expert discusses the limitations of operating a multivendor firewall system.  Read Now

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  More capabilities, more complexity

  Next-generation firewalls have more capabilities than ever before, but along with those services come a complicated management system. 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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  Can other network security devices replace firewalls?

  Learn what one expert says about the future of firewalls.  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