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ISC Firewalls Mailing List
For discussions of Internet firewall security systems and related issues. Also features searchable archives and digests.
http://www.isc.org/index.pl?/ops/lists/firewalls/
CPUG: The Check Point User Group
A group for Check Point Firewall-1 users and implementers. Contains the Check Point Wikipedia, discussion groups and other useful information.
http://www.cpug.org
Firewall-net
Provides security and firewall comparisons, compare tools, configuration tips. Also includes a user forum.
http://www.firewall-net.com
How-to setup an APF Firewall
A how-to that covers the basics and some advanced topics of installing and configuring the firewall, especially for CPanel users.
http://www.theserverpages.com/20102/11/
Workable passive FTP connections through a firewall
A general article on enabling passive FTP connections through a firewall. Examples used in the article discuss the APF firewall and Pure-FTPD ftp server.
http://www.theserverpages.com/20103/13/
NetworkWorldFusion: Overview of application firewalls
Article explaining some common port 80 attacks and the products available to combat them.
http://www.nwfusion.com/ee2/2003/1110appfw.html
Home PC Firewall Guide
Features information on security, personal firewall software and Internet security appliances for dial-up and broadband-connected (xDSL and cable modem) home and SOHO computers. Also offers reviews of anti-virus and anti-Trojan products and software.
http://www.firewallguide.com/
Firewall Appliances White Papers and Webcasts
White papers, case studies, webcasts and product literature includes the latest research materials to help with your Firewall Appliance needs.
http://techlibrary.commweb.com/data/rlist?t=1037199019_79639216
The Firewall FAQ
Dartmouth College Institute for Security Technology Studies firewall FAQ and other information and research documents in related areas.
http://www.ists.dartmouth.edu/IRIA/knowledge_base/firewall_faq.htm
Firewall Tutorial
A fairly concise (< 4000 words) document for readers who want to know more about what firewalls do. Comprehensively covers main firewall concepts and technologies.
https://www.rpanetwork.co.uk/wp/fw.rhtm
Firewalls and Internet Security: Repelling the Wily Hacker
Web site for the book Firewalls and Internet Security: Repelling the Wily Hacker Second Edition by William R. Cheswick, Steven M. Bellovin, and Aviel D. Rubin. Contains some sample sections and a link to the complete contents of the First Edition.
http://www.wilyhacker.com/
How Stuff Works: Internet Firewalls
An introductory explanation of how a firewall works and the various filtering methods used, with related links.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/firewall.htm
InfoSysSec: Firewall Security and the Internet
A portal for professionals, features links, FAQs, tutorials, product information, magazine articles and downloads.
http://www.infosyssec.net/infosyssec/firew1.htm
The Intelligent Hacker's Choice Firewalls Archives
A complete archive of the Firewalls Mailing list as well as other security and firewall resources.
http://www.netsys.com/firewalls/
Interhack.net: Firewalls Frequently Asked Questions
Features a background, basics, design, implementation issues, port and protocol issues. By Matt Curtin and Marcus Ranum. Documents are also available in Postscript and PDF.
http://www.interhack.net/pubs/fwfaq/
Internet Protection and Security by Firewalls Paper
General overview of firewalls and their roles in mitigating various forms of network attacks. Includes case studies.
http://www.geocities.com/francis_abraham/tech_docs/firewall.html
Linux Firewall and Proxy Server HOWTO
White paper outlining the basics of firewall systems and giving details on setting up both, a filtering and proxy firewall on a Linux based system.
http://www.grennan.com/Firewall-HOWTO.html
Linux Firewall and Security
Features FAQs and links of interest. Also contains information on building and configuring of LAN security.
http://www.linux-firewall-tools.com/
Network Security, Filters and Firewalls
This article is a general introduction to network security issues and solutions in the Internet; emphasis is placed on route filters and firewalls. It is intended as an overview. Some knowledge of IP networking is assumed, although not crucial.
http://www.acm.org/crossroads/xrds2-1/security.html
Routing/Firewalls with Linux
A brief straightforward tutorial on creating a simple routing firewall using Linux and netfilter (iptables).
http://hnsg.net/tutorials/routing_firewall.html
Samba Authenticated Gateway
This documents intends to show how to build a Firewall/Gateway with rules set on user basis having the users authenticated by a Samba Primary Domain Controller
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Samba-Authenticated-Gateway-HOWTO.html
SecurityDocs Firewall Reference
A collection of whitepapers and other dcuments on variosu aspects of firewalls such as what they are, how to choose one, proper installation etc.
http://www.securitydocs.com/Firewall
Solaris 2.6 Firewall Example Installation and Configuration
Details the procedure to configure a secure firewall on the Sun Solaris platform.
http://www.roble.com/docs/secure_solaris.html
Vicomsoft Firewall Q&A
A whitepaper on relevant firewall questions and answers. The knowledge of this subject relates to firewalls in general use, and stems from NAT and proxy firewall technology experience. Welcomes feedback and comments from any readers on the usefulness or content.
http://www.vicomsoft.com/knowledge/reference/firewalls1.html
KnowPlace Firewalling
An overview of firewalls and security with particular reference to firewalling with Linux 2.4 and Netfilter/Iptables.
http://www.knowplace.org/netfilter/
Securepoint Firewall Archives
Searchable archives of the mailing list and forums on a range of different firewalls and related items.
http://msgs.securepoint.com
Packet filter (pf) mailing list
Mailing list for the pf firewall provided as part of the OpenBSD kernel.
http://www.benzedrine.cx/mailinglist.html
Korvan's Web
How to build an OpenBSD firewall for use with Australian broadband ISPs (Telstra and Optus, cable & ADSL).
http://users.bigpond.net.au/korvan/obsd-fw/
Network Presence FW-1 Mailing List Archive
Resources and mailing list archive for Check Point Firewall-1.
http://www.firewall-1.org
Beginners Guide to Firewalls and Internet Security
This article is intended to provide some basic guidelines for securing your computer, and a better understanding of how some of these technologies work. It is intended primarily for users of high-speed Internet connections, but most of the article is applicable to dial-up Internet users also.
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1450
CERT Security Improvement Module Deploying Firewalls
A module of recommended practices for the effective deployment of firewalls and implmentation of security policy The practices in this module will address designing, installing, and deploying firewalls.
http://www.cert.org/security-improvement/modules/m08.html
Distributed Firewalls
A preliminary research paper exploring the benefits and possible implementations of a distributed firewall paradigm.
http://www.research.att.com/~smb/papers/distfw.html
Firewall Appliances White Papers
The America's Network White Paper Library provides access to a large number of white papers submitted by vendors and analysts. They are searcheable by category or keyword and there is provision for an e-mail notice when new papers are available in a selected topic area.
http://whitepapers.americasnetwork.com/data/rlist?t=1037199019_79639216
Phoneboy FireWall-1 FAQs
Links, downloads, documents, and FAQs relating to Check Point FireWall-1.
http://www.phoneboy.com/
NetworkWorldFusion: Evolution of application layer firewalls
Article on deep packet inspection firewalls and their efficacy against worms and other malicious traffic.
http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0202specialfocus.html
Outpost Firewall - The Webhiker's Guide
Extensive guide to Outpost Firewall, with information for both inexperienced and expert users.
http://www.outpostfirewall.com/guide/
Personal Firewalls - what they can do and what they can't
One author's detailed, non-technical article explaining personal firewalls, their abilities, uses, and li
http://www.geocities.com/uzipaz/eng/pfnt.html
"Personal Firewalls" are Mostly Snake-oil
The author explains his opinion that a personal firewall "provides no real additional security over turning off the services that you don't use".
http://www.samspade.org/d/firewalls.html
Shields Up: Personal Firewalls
Features FAQs, reviews, ratings, white papers, and tools to test Internet security and firewall vulnerabilities by Steve Gibson.
http://grc.com/su-firewalls.htm
Cisco PIX Firewall - Practical Guide
Practical Cisco PIX guide based on hands-on experience with various PIX platforms and versions.
http://www.enterastream.com/whitepapers/cisco/pix/pix-practical-guide.html
Firewall Appliance Defined
A brief but succinct discussion of what a firewall appliance is, their use and why they are needed. Covers basic firewall technology and firewall appliance and firewall software.
http://www.firewall-servers.com/what_are_firewall_servers.html
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