Application Firewalls

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FIRST LOOK: Microsoft Threat Management Gateway is only adequate
Microsoft's new gateway lacks PCI features, policy enforcement integration and is also missing some other features many users will welcome.
Risky Business Episode 68: Web Application Firewalls
Episode 68 of our security podcast takes a look at Web Application firewalls with WhiteHat Secuirty's Jeremiah Grossman.
Is it possible to allow select access to IP addresses using Windows Server 2003?
Switching from Zone Alarm 2000 to Windows Server 2003, a SearchSecurity.com reader asks expert Mike Chapple how to limit inbound connections.
REVIEW: Netgear FVS336G ProSafe Dual WAN Gigabit Firewall
Our labs put Netgear's latest ProSafe series firewall to the test and find plenty to like ... and a few unfortunate foibles too.
How to audit the Windows XP firewall
In this tip from Brien M. Posey, learn how to audit the firewall settings according to your client's needs.
Firewall troubleshooting: Inability to configure the Windows XP firewall
Windows XP firewall configuration isn't always simple; learn about troubleshooting Windows XP firewall.
Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System Part 2: Egress firewall rules
Setting egress firewall rules for CS-MARS requires a balance between security and manageability.
Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System Part 1: Ingress firewall rules
Learn to set rules for traffic inbound to a firewall (toward CS-MARS) from a less trusted network.
Burton Group: Web application firewall market maturing
Web application firewalls have improved performance and functionality, but it still takes time, knowledge and skills to implement them, according to a recent Burton Group report.

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BugWatch: McAfee fixes flaw in Mac antivirus software
Attackers could exploit the hole in McAfee's Virex 7.7 antivirus program for Mac OS X to bypass the malware scanner, but a fix is available.

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Consider firewall management tools to improve security, governance
Learn how firewall management tools can improve security and assist with compliance chores.
Symantec launches Endpoint Management Suite
Symantec integrated its acquisition of Altiris with the release of Endpoint Management Suite 1.0.
REFERENCE GUIDE: Check Point NGX R65
This chapter excerpt will provide a handy reference to users of Check Point's NGX R65 security software.
Making the case for Web application vulnerability scanners
In this tip, Michael Cobb examines how a solid application vulnerability scanner can be a valuable part of an enterprise's development strategy.
Firewall troubleshooting: How to modify the scope of Windows XP and Vista firewall rules
Learn how to modify the scope of a Windows XP firewall to enable confirmed active rules and configure Vista firewall rules.
Firewall troubleshooting: How to override default XP firewall settings
Learn how Windows XP firewall default settings can be overridden by custom configurations and troubleshooting in this tip.
Building application firewall rule bases
Security professionals have worked hard in recent years to tighten up their security controls, but they often neglected one area: the application layer. In this tip, Mike Chapple explains how a carefully deployed application firewall can plug a critical hole in an enterprise's defenses.
Application proxy firewall features and functionalities
Learn how using application proxy firewalls can enhance network security in this Network Security Ask the Expert Q&A.
How do circuit-level gateways and application-level gateways differ?
Learn how circuit-level gateways and application-level gateways differ in this network security Q&A.
How do proxy servers and proxy firewalls differ?
In this network security Ask the Expert Q&A, Mike Chapple examines how proxy servers and proxy firewalls differ and explains how they work together.

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