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- Help Securing Small Business Workgroup (aka my users hate firewall pop-ups)
- Dear all,One of my responsibilities in a small business is managing all things IT. My boss and especially his wife hate the desktop firewalls I've installed on their computers (currently Zone Alarm, Sygate in the past). I know when I'm not around they just click "Yes" to everything,...
- Tags: Firewalls, Network security, Microsoft Windows XP, charleshlam@..., firewall, computer, desktop firewall, desktop
- Discussion threads 2007-04-19
- 10 things you should look for in a desktop firewall
- This article is also available as a PDF download.A desktop firewallis part of your first line of defense for implementing solid security and ensuringcompliance. And there's no shortage of options--just take a look at the 50+ products discussed onthe Firewallguide.com reviews page. As you decide on the best technology foryour...
- Tags: desktop, desktop firewall, Desktops, firewall, Firewalls, Microsoft Windows, Rick Vanover, Security applications/tools
- Technical articles 2006-11-28
- Locking Down a Wireless Access Point in 10 Steps
- Change the password With all Linksys routers and access points, it is extremely important to change the device's default password. Login to your router and enter the default password. The version of the firmware or the router that you are using will determine where the Change Password button is...
- Tags: access point, encryption, Linksys, network, password, router, SSID, wireless, wireless network
- Blog posts 2006-08-21
- Kerio to scrap desktop firewall
- Kerio to scrap desktop firewall.The reason given for the termination of the Kerio Personal Firewall is invalid, in my opinion.There will be plenty of users around, even without the *bundling*.Let's try and discourage them from realizing their promise.Harry.Think like a businessman, not the consumer...the problem isn't that people won't keep...
- Tags: desktop, desktop firewall, don't eliminate a good thing., firewall, Kerio, security, webster72n@...
- Discussion threads 2005-10-21
- Symantec Desktop Firewall is ready for the enterprise
- While Symantec's home-user applications and tools often engender scorn from IT staff, as you'll see in this review, Symantec's enterprise client firewall will inspire praise.Symantec Desktop Firewall is one of a suite of programs designed to help enterprise users protect their systems from network and Internet intrusion. The program works...
- Tags: Firewalls, Network security, SECURITY, Michael Jackman, Symantec Desktop Firewall, firewall, Desktop Firewall, Symantec Corp., desktop
- Technical articles 2001-03-27
- 10 security tips for Microsoft Windows XP
- When installing and using MS Windows XP, there are some security practices you should keep in mind. by Chad Perrin
- Tags: Security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Chad Perrin, Firewall, Operating System, Window, Malware, Desktop Firewall
- Blog posts 2008-11-04
Additional Resources
- 10 things you should look for in a desktop firewall
- Has your organization standardized on a desktop firewall solution that offers everything you need? What other features or considerations would you add to this list for those evaluating firewall products?Don't use 2 firewall solutions at the same tim
- Tags: desktop firewalls, rick vanover, 10 things, security, JodyGilbert, firewall, desktop
- Discussion threads 2006-11-28
- McAfee Desktop Firewall 8.0
- McAfee Desktop Firewall 8.0 proactively defends and controls clients to prevent new threats that anti-virus alone cannot. By providing comprehensive network and application firewall capabilities combined with intrusion detection technology, Desktop Firewall prevents clients from sending or receiving hostile threats from unauthorized network traffic or applications. It also prevents authorized...
- Tags: McAfee Inc., Application Firewall, McAfee Desktop Firewall, Firewalls, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, Security, Networking
- Software downloads
- Webroot Desktop Firewall (exe)
- From the makers of Spy Sweeper. Webroot Desktop Firewall offers great two-way protection. It keeps your data safe while also keeping hackers out. Novice users will appreciate the easy setup of Webroot Desktop Firewall, while experts can fine tune it to their advanced needs using the sophisticated features and options....
- Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking
- Software downloads 2007-12-13
- 10 things you should look for in a desktop firewall
- These days, a personal firewall is a key part of the desktop security equation. IT pro Rick Vanover suggests a number of factors to keep in mind as you evaluate various desktop firewall products. His list includes things like configuration control, integration with a VPN, outbound protection, and managing logging...
- Tags: Firewalls, Desktops, Network Security, Security, Networking, Hardware
- Download resources 2006-11-28
- Intel VPN
- Intel NetStructure VPN Client connection dies after installation of XP SP2Add .exe to the firewall exceptionsSP2 adds security features including a somewhat configurable firewall. Under comtrol panel> security center> Windows firewall there is a tab for exceptions. See if adding the program to this list helpsTurn Off Win FirewallIf you...
- Tags: firewall, Intel Corp., networking, Service Pack 2, Tom, VPN
- Discussion threads 2004-11-08
- Remote Desktop on the Internet
- I would Like to administer my worrk server from my home computer using remote desktop. The server is windows 2003 sp1 and there is a symantec firewall istalled. How do i configure the server and the firewall so that i can access with remote desktop.
- Tags: desktop, remote desktop, server, maichke2000@..., security, networking, Internet
- Discussion threads 2007-02-12
- Configure the Windows XP Firewall to allow Remote Desktop access
- Remote Desktop can make it easy to remotely access your workstation from anywhere. Before you attempt to use Remote Desktop over the Internet, you should be aware of these potential pitfalls. This PowerPoint presentation shows you how to configure Windows XP's Internet Connection Firewall in pre-SP1 workstations and the Windows...
- Tags: Desktop, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows, Firewalls, Microsoft Windows XP, Workstations, Network Security, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Networking
- Download resources 2004-12-16
- Remote Desktop on the Internet
- I would Like to administer my worrk server from my home computer using remote desktop. The server is windows 2003 sp1 and there is a symantec firewall istalled. How do i configure the server and the firewall so that i can access with remote desktop.Default ExceptionsGo to Start -> Settings...
- Tags: desktop, firewall, remote desktop, maichke2000@..., security, networking, Internet
- Discussion threads 2007-02-12
- unable to ping
- Unable to ping remote pc, or remote into it.What has been set on machine to prevent this.behide firewall?Firewallhardware or software may block ping.To use remote control, make sure remote desktop has been enabled on remote pc:My Computer->Properties->Remote->Remote Desktop, check "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer"Firewall perhaps?Have you checked...
- Tags: firewall, remote desktop, ahamilton@..., security, networking, desktop, Allow Users
- Discussion threads 2007-02-15
- Desktoplaptop firewall software
- Hello everyone,Just a quick question. What do you all recommend and or use for desktop and laptop firewall software?At my company we are presently using McAfee Desktop firewall 8.0 but they are phasing it out. We are looking at going with something new from another vendor for our desktops and...
- Tags: Sygate, firewall, Ben Damper Leto, windows, software, security, hardware, off-topic
- Discussion threads 2007-01-05
- DESKTRA Freedom Desktop (exe)
- DESKTRA Freedom Desktop is the latest offering from NetLeverage group of companies. It provides access to your Desktops from anywhere on the Internet. No firewall configuration is necessary. Security, ease of access, and speed are the three design fundamentals of the Desktra Freedom Desktop Technology. All the DESKTRA communications are...
- Tags: DESKTRA SYSTEMS, DESKTRA Freedom Desktop, Desktra Freedom Remote Access Protocol, Remote Access, Firewalls, Desktops, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Hardware
- Software downloads 2008-09-01
- File sharing over wireless router
- Hi,I just got a new wireless router and i would like to configure file sharing between my laptop wireless to router and my desktop wired to router.I have changed the workgroup name to a common one and also enabled filesharing. I was also able to ping my laptop using my...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Notebooks, Network technology, Peer to peer (P2P), Firewalls, NETWORKING, desmondchoong@..., router, laptop computer, wireless, desktop, wireless router, file-sharing
- Discussion threads 2007-10-28
- Strange remote desktop connection problem.
- I have two PCs (Win2003 and WinXP) on the LAN. I can connect from one to the another using remote desktop. Here's the problem. I can connect to the Win2003 PC from outside the LAN but cannot connect to the WinXp. Both use public IP addresses. When I swap their...
- Tags: Firewalls, LANs, Network technology, Servers, NETWORKING, cdmage@..., Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-10-20
- Ping
- I have a desktop and a laptop. These are connected via a Linksys router. I also use ZoneAlarm Security Suite. I can ping from my desktop to my laptop, but I cannot ping from my laptop to my desktop. I do have access to Network Neighborhood. I cannot run //ipaddress...
- Tags: LMillerMT@..., desktop, ZoneAlarm, networking, firewall, laptop computer, network
- Discussion threads 2006-12-14
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