Firewalls For Dummies

What an amazing world we live in! Almost anything you can imagine can be researched, compared, admired, studied, and in many cases, bought, with the click of a mouse. The Internet has changed our lives, putting a world of opportunity before us. Unfortunately, it has also put a world of opportunity into the hands of those whose motives are less than honorable. A firewall, a piece of software or hardware that erects a barrier between your computer and those who might like to invade it, is one solution. <p>If you’ve been using the Internet for any length of time, you’ve probably received some unsavory and unsolicited e-mail. If you run a business, you may be worried about the security of your data and your customers’ privacy. At home, you want to protect your personal information from identity thieves and other shady characters. <i>Firewalls For Dummies^®</i> will give you the lowdown on firewalls, then guide you through choosing, installing, and configuring one for your personal or bus iness network.</p> <p><i>Firewalls For Dummies^® </i> helps you understand what firewalls are, how they operate on different types of networks, what they can and can’t do, and how to pick a good one (it’s easier than identifying that perfect melon in the supermarket.) You’ll find out about</p> <ul> <li>Developing security policies</li> <li>Establishing rules for simple protocols</li> <li>Detecting and responding to system intrusions</li> <li>Setting up firewalls for SOHO or personal use</li> <li>Creating demilitarized zones</li> <li>Using Windows or Linux as a firewall</li> <li>Configuring ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, and Norton personal firewalls</li> <li>Installing and using ISA server and FireWall-1</li> </ul> <p>With the handy tips and hints this book provides, you’ll find that firewalls are nothing to fear – that is, unless you’re a cyber-crook! You’ll soon be able to keep your data safer, protect your family’s privacy, and probably sleep better, too.</p>