Absolute Beginner's Guide to Personal Firewalls (Paperback)

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Personal Firewalls is designed to provide simplified, yet thorough firewall information on the most prevalent personal firewall software applications available for the non expert firewall consumer. In addition, it offers information and links to Web sites that will help you test your security after your personal firewall is installed.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

I. INTRODUCING PERSONAL FIREWALLS.

1. Why Do You Need a Personal Firewall?
2. High-Speed Internet Connections Equal Increased Vulnerability.
3. Firewalls Explained.

II. TIGHTENING YOUR SECURITY.

4. Locking Down Windows Networking.
5. Hardware Firewalls.
6. McAfee Personal Firewall.
7. BlackICE Defender.
8. ZoneAlarm.
9. How Secure Is Your Computer?
10. Habits of Security-Conscious Surfers.
11. Home Networks and Internet Connection Sharing.
Appendix A. Other Firewall Products.
Appendix B. Other Web Sites That Will Test Your Security.
Glossary.
Index.