ZDNet

An uncomplicated introduction to Uncomplicated Firewall

When I first started using Linux, back in '97, working with the built-in firewall was not something just anyone could do. In fact, it was quite complicated. Starting around 1998, if you want to manage ...
ZDNet

How to manage your Linux firewall the easy way - without touching the terminal

Linux firewalls can be very complicated. With the help of a GUI, firewall configuration is easier. These GUIs are easy to install and free to use. A firewall is often the heart and soul of desktop ...
Linux Journal

Building a Transparent Firewall with Linux, Part IV

I've been writing a multipart series on building a transparent (bridging) firewall using Linux. Specifically, I'm using the distribution OpenWrt running on a Linksys WRT54GL broadband router, a ...
Linux Journal

Using Firewall Builder, Part II

Last month we used Firewall Builder to create a set of reusable objects for iptables policies. In this month's column, I show you how to use Firewall Builder to create two such rule sets: one for a ...
TechRepublic

Using Corkscrew to tunnel SSH over HTTP

If you are in an environment that disallows the use of SSH and forces the use of an HTTP proxy, it is possible to use that HTTP proxy as a transport for SSH. Vincent Danen explains how to use the ...