A firewall is a key cybersecurity feature for protecting a home or office network from malware and other online threats.

Do you like fiddling with computers and fancy the idea of taking on a more advanced project? Then I have a suggestion: Build your own router/firewall. With a router running a more advanced operating ...

Linux is highly secure, but you should still have a firewall. You should know if your ISP's hardware (gateway) uses a firewall. One of the easiest Linux firewalls is UFW and its GUI sidekick, GUFW.

I am often asked, “What is the best firewall?” — a leading question if ever there was one. It reminds me of a time when I went to a popular cigar shop to purchase a humidor and cigars as a gift. I ...

If you have a server that really can’t be down and you want to take reasonable precautions against it being a target of attack, you need to look at all options. Depending on the level of comfort you ...

Lower power draw matters in the long term: Pi sips power compared to a NAS, saving on energy costs. Keeps storage and security separate: isolating firewall on Pi avoids conflicts, maintains stable ...

Routers and firewalls are network security devices, sometimes grouped into business and home network packages or sold separately as dedicated hardware. Though the two are closely linked, routers and ...

I use my Verizon actiontec router as my main and only firewall. I've ran this for years without an issue. Do you guys use software firewalls on top of what your router provides? I always viewed using ...

So we recently got some cameras and a DVR for remotely monitoring some laser cutters at my workplace. I thought holing the firewall for it would be a piece of cake, but I ran into an unexpected snag.

Socket Firewall Free builds upon the company's safe npm tool by extending scanning capabilities beyond the ...