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redWall Firewall is a free opensource firewall based on Gentoo linux distribution with Linux Kernel 2.6. redWall firewall runs from a bootable CD-ROM while the configs are saved on a USB Memory stick, Floppy drive or on the Hard Drive. Newer version has support to install the firewall on the Hard Disk. The redWall firewall has a good web interface. Reporting on the firewall is based on a MySQL database (except for squid) and so presents the advantage of using the firewall also as a Management console or a logging console so multiple firewalls in the network can report back to the management station orRead More →

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pfSense is yet another opensource firewall which can turn your old PC into a fully functional Firewall. pfSense opensource firewall is based on the m0n0wall opensource embedded firewall with all the good features of m0n0wall and advanced addition features. pfSense uses OpenBSD's ported packet filter, FreeBSD 6.1 ALTQ (HSFC) for excellent packet queueing and integrated package managegement system for extending with new features.Read More →

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m0n0wall is a free opensource embedded firewall that runs on embedded PCs (recommended) and other generic standard PC workstations that can run FreeBSD or rather supported by FreeBSD. m0n0wall firewall provides most of the features provided by a commercial firewall.Read More →

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IPCop Firewall – Bad Packets Stop here!!!  IPCop Firewall is a well known Opensource Linux distribution built to protect Home and SOHO networks from hackers and potential intruders on the Internet. IPCop can run a old PC and can be installed and be operational within minutes.Read More →

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No Script allows JavaScript, Java and other executable content to run only from trusted domains of your choice, say your home-banking web site, and guards the "trust boundaries" against cross-site scripting attacks (XSS). This is the most important feature of this. Such a preemptive approach prevents exploitation of security vulnerabilities (known and even unknown!) with no loss of functionality…Read More →

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Anytime you use an internet connection in a public place like a public wireless hotspot or a hotel room internet acces, you put your data at risk. All data you send can be intercepted easily and quickly by those hackers out there looking for a victim, without your knowledge. Your data could be anything from email address, passwords, emails, Instant Messages or even credit card details.Read More →

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Untangle is the free & open source alternative to Sonicwall. In addition to the basics (Firewall, VPN, IPS & routing), Untangle makes it easier to block spam, spyware, viruses, phishing, porn, gambling, MySpace, Facebook, IM, peer-2-peer & much, much more. Untangle has been named the "Best Security Solution" – LinuxWorld 2007Read More →