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• Firewall pioneer: Security needs integration

  Marcus J. Ranum, a pioneer of commercial firewalls talks about the challenges facing the industry and the ethics of 'ethical hacking'.

• Firestarter: 5 minutes to a Linux firewall

  Linux firewalls offer a robust, secure, and highly flexible solution. However, manually configuring them has generally been quite labour-intensive--until now. See how Firestarter can help you build an excellent Linux firewall in minutes.

• Firewall appliances: is your network safe?

  Configuring firewalls can be a nightmare. Can plug-and-play appliances really be the answer, or are they plug-and-pray? ZDNet Australia examines the firewall options available for Australian businesses.

• Building your own honeypot

  Beat security thieves at their own game! Trap network intruders by simulating traffic on an isolated system.

• ASIC hiring white hat hackers

  The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has started looking for a penetration testing firm to find security weaknesses in its web and IT infrastructure.

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  It's phishers, Doctor Jones!

  The new film Firewall is the latest in a long line of Hollywood hacker movies. But how do they rate in terms of accuracy and entertainment value?

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  Baiting the Black Hats?

  The CIO of a rather large Australian company recently told me that the firm was happy with its security set-up but then quickly made a U-turn. Would that statement, on record, effectively lay down a hacker challenge?

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• A look at ZoneAlarm Security Suite

  A look at ZoneAlarm Security Suite

• Microsoft's efforts to close windows of vulnerability

  Preview Microsoft XP's SP2 security update.

• Ready to install SP2?

  Problems, delays dominate headlines; CNET expert offers advice for home users.

• Security is key for VoIP

  Will the cost savings of Internet telephony come at the expense of security?

• Linux firewalls: IT Manager's top picks

  Linux firewalls--it's one of the hot topics for CIOs and IT managers at the moment. ZDNet Australia takes a look at some of the options available for IT departments.

Reviews (29)

• Will SP2 protect your system?

  Some users shut out of key security upgrades

• A look at ZoneAlarm Security Suite

  A look at ZoneAlarm Security Suite

• Ready to install SP2?

  Problems, delays dominate headlines; CNET expert offers advice for home users.

• ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5

  ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5 is the best software firewall available to PC users today.

• VelociRaptor Firewall Appliance

  Security-conscious companies with limited budgets and small IT staffs should consider Axent Technologies VelociRaptor firewall appliance to provide powerful network security with straightforward setup and management.

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