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• Firewalls--as safe as you think?

  Consumers protecting their PCs with personal firewalls should not feel too comfortable in their defence methods, according to a security researcher.

• Home PC users wake up to need for firewalls

  Home PC users are starting to catch on that surfing the Net requires a certain level of protection, security software makers say.

• Firewall selection & management

  Selecting a firewall from the many choices available is the easy part. The difficulty comes with implementation and management. Here are some of the problems you may face and a guide to the leading firewall vendors.

• A rogue's gallery of DoS attacks

  In 2001, even the creme de la creme of network security is vulnerable to denial of service attacks. ZDNet takes you through the latest lineup of DoS suspects. Are you protected against them?

• Security vendors face new kid on the block: Microsoft

  Security vendors face a new competitor with Microsoft's release of the Windows XP update, but they say the software giant's security features have yet to cause them concern.

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  Microsoft OneCare only cares about one...

  I found out last week that although Windows Vista will have a snazzy new firewall, by default it will be set to block only incoming traffic -- unless you decide to pay Microsoft an extra US$50 a year...

Features and Case Studies (24)

• Firewall selection & management

  Selecting a firewall from the many choices available is the easy part. The difficulty comes with implementation and management. Here are some of the problems you may face and a guide to the leading firewall vendors.

• More IE threats surface

  Two new Microsoft Internet Explorer threats haven't been patched and since one of them is addressed in Windows XP Service Pack 2, users may have to wait until the release of that Service Pack.

• Firewall FAQ

  Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding firewalls. We've also provided some additional resources for your research. Additional reading: IPv6 gets security warning

• SP2's new firewall: Not good enough

  Microsoft's new firewall offering, included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, has a long way to go to match established products from Zone Labs and other players. Additional reading: XP SP2: The good, bad and ugly

• Laptop users: Personal firewalls a must

  Mobile devices are often the last thing administrators think of when beefing up defenses. What are the potential security holes and issues inherent when laptops log in to the corporate network?

Reviews (52)

• ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0

  ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0 is a great firewall for security novices, but you'll still need a separate anti-virus program.

• Microsoft Windows XP SP2

  We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

• Windows XP SP2 more secure? Not so fast

  While XP SP2 is a huge step forward for Microsoft, there are important caveats. For example, don't expect the new Windows Firewall to prevent keystroke-logging Trojans from stealing your credit card info.

• Windows Vista Home Basic

  Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

• Windows Vista Business

  Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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