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  • Packet filter (pf) mailing list
    Mailing list for the pf firewall provided as part of the OpenBSD kernel.
    http://www.benzedrine.cx/mailinglist.html
  • 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

  • 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
  • Outpost Firewall - The Webhiker's Guide
    Extensive guide to Outpost Firewall, with information for both inexperienced and expert users.
    http://www.outpostfirewall.com/guide/
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lowth.com
    Linux security and related software articles and tools.
    http://www.lowth.com/
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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/
  • 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
  • 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
  • Securepoint Firewall Archives
    Searchable archives of the mailing list and forums on a range of different firewalls and related items.
    http://msgs.securepoint.com
  • SecurityDocs Firewall Reference
    A collection of whitepapers and other documents on various aspects of firewalls such as what they are, how to choose one, and proper installation.
    http://www.securitydocs.com/Firewall
  • Lenny Zeltser Firewall Discussions
    Explores the use of various firewall techniques for protecting resources according to business requirements of multi-tier applications.
    http://www.zeltser.com/multi-firewall/
  • 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/
  • Firewall-net
    Provides security and firewall comparisons, compare tools, configuration tips. Also includes a user forum.
    http://www.firewall-net.com/
  • 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.
    http://www.ipcortex.co.uk/wp/fw.rhtm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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/
  • 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/
  • 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/
  • 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
  • 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/
  • 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/
  • InfoSysSec: Firewall Security and the Internet
    A portal for professionals, features links, FAQs, tutorials, product information, magazine articles and downloads.
    http://www.infosyssec.com/infosyssec/security/firew1.htm
  • 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
  • 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/
  • 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

 

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