Does the Windows firewall protect your computer sufficiently? What contribution does your router make -- and who needs additional security software? This article explains.

Firewalls are software programs that can be used to detect if someone is trying to access files on your computer. A firewall blocks out any unauthorized traffic as well as permits authorized ...

Many computer users install good antivirus software and then feel secure that the XP firewall is good enough. Those worried about complete security would need a commercial firewall.

Out of the box, Linux is a highly secure operating system, but does that mean you can get by without a bit of help? Let's find out.

Bill Cheswick will deny that he invented computer firewalls, but it’s what the modest computer security researcher is really known for. He literally wrote the book on it in 1994. Chesiwck ...

The latest defense for the computer network of Hazleton Area schools will cost $118,983. With that money, the district will purchase two types of firewalls. One blocks attacks by restricting what g… ...