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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2004

Firewalls have been with us since the early days of infosec. But, what does their future hold? How have they evolved? Learn more here about their changing role in network security.
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Expert: Various flavors of firewalls are evolving

(01 Dec 2003)

A recent research report illustrates the evolution and specialization of the firewall, and its deepening integration within IT infrastructures.

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NEWS:
>>	ISS rolls firewall, IDS, antivirus in one box (CNET) 14 Oct 2003
>>	Microsoft to focus on perimeter security; patching a flop (CNET) 01 Oct 2003
>>	Quick Takes: SonicWall updates firewalls (SearchSecurity.com) 16 Sep 2003
>>	NetScreen introduces limited support for IPv6 in firewall/VPN (TechWeb) 09 Jul 2003
>>	Fortinet upgrades network antivirus firewall appliances (The Register) 19 Jun 2003
>>	Router maker adds DoS combat tool, new firewall (CNET) 27 May 2003
>>	Gartner: Analyst talks about state of enterprise security (SearchSecurity.com) 09 Jun 2003
>>	Integrated security appliances gaining traction (SearchSecurity.com) 08 May 2003
>>	Expert: Various flavors of firewalls are evolving (SearchSecurity.com) 11 Nov 2003
>>	Symantec offers firewall for Linux on the iSeries (Search400.com) 19 May 2003


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>>	Best Web Links-->Securing the Internet and E-Commerce-->Firewalls


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>>	Choosing the right firewall topology: Bastion host, screened subnet or dual firewalls TIP :An overview of the three most common firewall topologies, including diagrams of a bastion host, screened subnet and dual ...
>>	Software-based commercial Web server firewall ASK THE EXPERTS :I run a commercial Web server out of my home and for years I haven't considered using a firewall, but recently I got ...
>>	Firewall requirements for mental health organization using DSL ASK THE EXPERTS :I am trying to figure out the requirements for a firewall for my company. I am part of a mental health organization. We ...
>>	Virus protection on a firewall ASK THE EXPERTS :I read you should not put virus protection software on a firewall (or even a proxy) to avoid an denial-of-service attack. ...
>>	Getting Started with the Cisco PIX Firewall TIP :This chapter describes the basic preparation and configuration required to use the network firewall features of the Cisco PIX ...
>>	Firewall blocking network connection ASK THE EXPERTS :I am in technical support, and recently I discovered a problem with my firewall. A PC in a wired or wireless environment with ...
>>	Necessity of a firewall for office using modem to send electronic claims ASK THE EXPERTS :I have been hearing so much lately about security, specifically about firewalls. I'm in a small office with four ...
>>	Firewall responsibilities and firewall timeout features ASK THE EXPERTS :We have a network systems group of more than 150 individuals. Which group is usually responsible for installing firewalls ...
>>	Ability of firewall/proxy to keep out Slammer worm ASK THE EXPERTS :We are inside a corporate LAN with our intranet. Our network department has firewalls/proxies between us and the Internet. ...
>>	The hazards of a USB port on a firewall appliance ASK THE EXPERTS :I have a simple question concerning USB ports on firewall appliances. Can this be a security hazard and compromise the ...
>>	Web services security vendors focus on access control, XML firewalls TIP :Robert Scheier takes a look at the Web services security industry in this edition of Scheier's Security Product Roundup.


WHITE PAPERS:
>>	Free Book Excerpt -- Secure PIX Firewall Exam Certification Guide
>>	InsideOut Firewall Reporter unravels the mysteries of your firewall logs
>>	Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Security and IPSec VPN Systems
>>	Firewalls: Verifying the facts and disputing the myths about your network's first line of defense
>>	XML application firewalls

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