Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publisher
We-B Centre, Edith Cowan University
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Computer and Information Science
RAS ID
1375
Abstract
With the increase in the use of Personal Computer (PC) firewall, this study looks at the security features provided by eight PC firewall; they are BlackICE, Deerfield, Kirio, MacAfee, Outpost, Sygate, Tiny and Zonealarm. The Nessus network scanner was used to probe these systems in a variety of configurations. The paper discusses the results and their implications for users of this new range of software.
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of: Lee, J., (2002). Firewall or Folly - An Initial Investigation into the Effectiveness of Personal Firewalls in Securing Personal Computers from Attack. 3rd Australian Information Warfare & Security Conference. (pp. 190-195). Perth, WA: We-B Centre, Edith Cowan University. Available here