Firewall FAQ

By Staff writers, TechRepublic
30 July 2004 11:46 AM
Tags: security, firewall, faq, network

How do I know that my firewall is really protecting my network?

Just like any security system, a firewall should, periodically, be tested. To test a firewall, you could have a professional security-consulting company do a security vulnerability scan. However, this is usually something you can do yourself. To do this, you could use a port-scanner or a more advanced tool like a vulnerability assessment tool (such as Retina, Saint, or ISS).

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