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ALSO CALLED: Firewalls, Firewall Security, Fire Wall, Network Firewall Management
DEFINITION: Firewall Builder, also known as Fwbuilder, is a vendor-neutral configuration and management application for firewalls. The application was created for the Linux operating system; versions are available for other operating systems, including Windows and Macintosh. According to Fwbuilder's user guide, both network administrators and hobbyists managing home-based local area networks (LANs) can simplify  … 
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Firewall Management Reports
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McAfee 15 Minutes to a Secure Business: Daily Security Practices
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This paper explains how McAfee has developed 15 Minutes to a Secure Business. This unique approach to security management gives IT professionals a roadmap for ensuring a safe and secure IT environment, even with limited time.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009


WebSense Security Lab: Zero-Day in Critical Vulnerability
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: The Websense Security Labs Team provides a review of recent threats in this presentation transcript. Learn more about techniques for defending your organization from Web threats. Techniques include the monitoring, classification, and identification of all Web content in real time. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 28 Sep 2009 | Published: 28 Sep 2009


Best Practices: Real-World Performance Testing and the “aha” Moment
sponsored by Gomez
PODCAST: Tune in to this podcast now for expert insight on the connection between web performance testing and the bottom line, and pointers and best practices for ensuring the success of your critical eBusiness initiatives.
Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 24 Sep 2009


Case Study: Sin Chew Daily Protects Its Network with Panda GateDefender Performa
sponsored by Panda Security
CASE STUDY: In this case study you’ll learn how Sin Chew Daily, the most widely-read Chinese-language daily'newspaper in Malaysia, bolstered their perimeter defense by implementing Panda GateDefender software.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009


Five Truths About Enterprise Data Protection
sponsored by PGP Corporation
WHITE PAPER: How can your business secure data that is always on the move? Read this paper to learn valuable information for securing your data with an enterprise-wide data encryption strategy.
Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Published: 17 Sep 2009


Setting Policy: Network Security Policies Speak to Types and Levels of Protection
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER: A well-run business needs a written IT security policy setting forth the use and administration of IT assets. Read this paper to learn the essentials of defining and implementing a security policy for your organization.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009


Options for Mobile Security
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this brief paper to learn about the security risks of mobility and what CDW has to offer.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009


Case Study: Aligning Network Security with Business Goals
sponsored by CDW Corporation
CASE STUDY: Read this case study to learn how IT can make a difference in a firm's effectiveness and productivity by aligning security with business strategy.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009


Solution Brief: Total Protection for Secure Business
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Total Protection for Secure Business. Secure your business across systems, email, web, and data—all with one affordable solution created for the midsize organization.
Posted: 01 Sep 2009 | Published: 01 Sep 2009


Firewall Solutions for Small Business
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The ideal firewall solutions for small business integrate a hardware firewall with software controls into a comprehensive security solution that includes virtual private network (VPN) support, antivirus, antispam, antispyware, and content filtering capabilities.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


The Good, Bad and Necessary: The Complete Guide to PCI 6.6 Success
sponsored by Breach Security
WHITE PAPER: This resource provides IT security professionals with the information needed to understand PCI compliance and specifically, one of the standard's latest requirements, 6.6. In addition, the paper offer tips for successful PCI 6.6 compliance and highlights compliance successes from real-world companies.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


Best Practices for Controlling Skype in your Enterprise
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: Skype usage is continuing to gain ground in enterprises with over 250 million downloads worldwide. Management therefore needs to decide whether the benefits overcome the drawbacks and set appropriate policies within the organization. Read this paper for more details.
Posted: 14 May 2009 | Published: 14 May 2009


Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway, 2008
sponsored by Blue Coat
ANALYST REPORT: Secure Web gateway solutions protect Web-surfing PCs from infection and enforce company policies. Incumbant providers have been slow to respond to changing demands, while new vendors are struggling to get the right product mix and prove their mettle in the demanding enterprise market.
Posted: 14 May 2009 | Published: 14 May 2009


Cisco Security Troubleshooting: Part I-- Connectivity Through ASA or PIX Firewalls
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This white paper is the first in a three-part series, each of which examines the challenge of implementing network security on equipment from Cisco Systems while maintaining the connectivity requirements of the business or enterprise.
Posted: 01 May 2009 | Published: 01 May 2009


Visibility and Control with Proxy Appliances
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores a high-performance solution that can provide total visibility and control of all network users during Web-based communications with zero impact on firewall operations and network bandwidth.
Posted: 20 Apr 2009 | Published: 20 Apr 2009


eGuide: Securing Corporate Data on Your Laptops
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
EGUIDE: In this series, independent information security expert and noted author Kevin Beaver discusses laptop security issues he has recently seen in the field that you may not have considered or that you might be looking at from the wrong perspective.
Posted: 02 Feb 2009 | Published: 02 Feb 2009


Top 10 Reasons Hackers Use the Web for Attacks
sponsored by Blue Coat
PRODUCT LITERATURE: From desktop vulnerabilities to the impact open proxies, JavaScript, universal access to HTTP and the adoption of embedded HTML in email, this white paper presents the top ten scenarios hackers use the web to attack your infrastructure.
Posted: 20 Sep 2007 | Published: 20 Sep 2007

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FIREWALL MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): …  management tasks with the application. Fwbuilder supports the OpenBSD Packet Filter, Cisco PIX Series security devices, and iptables and ipfilter Linux utilities. Fwbuilder allows for the simultaneous management of multiple firewalls on multiple servers. Programming components called policy compilers facilitate fine-tuning of firewall policy rules without the need for the administrator to remember all of the details for each firewall or server. The policy compilers also ensure that firewalls are "sane" -- that is, that there are no contradictions or errors that would interfere with the intended … 
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