So far, in my previous articles on Nmap, we've looked at how the scanner can be used to map and audit a network, as well as track down noncompliant devices and services. But hackers can also use Nmap ...

As internet threats have evolved, Windows has consistently provided tools to help users stay safe online. One of the earliest examples is the Windows firewall (formally known today as the Microsoft ...

Firewall audits can help prove how secure a network actually is -- as opposed to how secure your customer thinks it is. Here, Hamelin, chief security architect at Tufin Technologies, provider of ...

Among the many firewalls available in the security market are router firewalls. Unlike the software firewall, the router firewall attempts and blocks incoming query requests at the server level ...

Windows Defender Firewall is one of the many security features available on Windows 11. Its job is to protect your computer from outside threats. While the firewall does a reasonable job managing ...

Network appliances don't always offer all the firewalling features a user needs -- you know, the advanced port blocking and security procedures we'd like to keep our little home network fiefdoms ...

How to turn on the Windows 10 Firewall and configure its settings Your email has been sent Windows 10 Firewall is a robust security system that's easy to set up and configure. Here's how to use it to ...

Looking down into the empty engine bay of a 1969 Dodge Charger, most people would think "good grief, you've got a ton of room in there." After all, it is cavernous and we've seen Viper V-10s and even ...

Firewalls are an important security feature on computers that connect to a business network. Not only does a firewall protect against attacks that come from the Internet, but it can also prevent ...

Windows XP comes with a built-in firewall called Windows Firewall. For people who do not want to spend the money on a commercial software firewall, this firewall will be more than enough to protect ...

While the general consensus regarding whether a Mac is more secure than Windows leans toward Apple’s system, it doesn’t mean a Mac is still unable to be affected by hackers and malware; it's still ...

Whether you are looking to make a statement or just want to clean up underneath the hood, a smoothed firewall will always be near the top of the list. From the factory, most firewalls are a ...