Traditionally firewalls were the bastion of large, publicly accessible networks to keep hackers out. But in a world connected by the Internet, every machine hooked up to it becomes publicly accessible, and so it's vital that every machine is equipped to protect itself, and the network it may serve, from attack.

3Coms OfficeConnect Internet Firewall 25 is designed for the small business with 25 or less users. It has a single LAN output and WAN input, and is the only firewall reviewed that had 10Mb/s connectivity instead of 10/100.

Will a beefed-up firewall, User Account Control and disk encryption make Vista a safer choice than XP?

Do you have a business or are in charge of a business’ tech security? Get some tips from PC Authority’s experts.

In recent years, broadband Internet connections have grown exponentially in popularity as major providers have raced to extend the coverage of cable and ADSL connections to suburbs across the country.

Your wireless network is more powerful than you imagine. Use this guide to fully understand and utilise it.

According to a recent ACCC study, people are jumping on the broad-bandwagon in droves. In fact, the amount of people upgrading to broadband has doubled in the last 12 months. And as you might expect, the hardware community has responded by ramping up both Internet sharing and security devices for homes and businesses.

PC-cillin is no longer just an anti-virus program - it is a full internet security suite that includes a personal firewall and spam filtering - and it costs between $20 and $40 less than the equivalent Norton product.

Vista’s Network and Sharing Center brings networking, file sharing and discovery options together, making it far easier to diagnose problems.

Wireless technology is brilliant, but has been thwarted by the difficulty of implementation and the need for additional hardware to replace existing products. The Minitar MN54G4R takes care of all of this, combing a dual band 802.11b/g wireless access point, USB print server, router, SPI (stateful packet inspection) firewall and four port LAN switch into a single tiny unit.

It's always a bonus to uncover a shortcut or program enhancement, and here we bring you 100 tips and tricks that we hope will make your computing experience quicker, simpler or more rewarding. Security tips.

Forgetting the hype for a moment, the Internet *is* a dangerous place. In the Internet age complacency is one of the greatest dangers facing business. While many companies assume that viruses an

Security software is one of Israel's specialities and it's easy to see why. The region has a volatile history and a strong military tradition. In fact, Israel hasn't stopped warring with its neighbour

Fortunately, there are some enterprising groups that are hoping to make filtering easier through the use of ratings classifications.

Computer Associates is offering a free 12 month subscription of eTrust to all Microsoft users as part of Microsoft’s international PC Protect campaign. The problem is that most home users will find it too difficult to configure.

Leigh Dyer infuses a cheap standalone router with the power of Linux.

While this Spanish anti-virus program is hardly a household name in Australia at present, it is gaining in popularity through its availability on the internet. Its low cost (around $78) and plentiful features have been a strong selling point for people looking for something a little less expensive than the popular Norton or Trend Micro products.

It's always a bonus to uncover a shortcut or program enhancement, and here we bring you 100 tips and tricks that we hope will make your computing experience quicker, simpler or more rewarding. Server Tips.

ISP-based filtering services have met with a mixed response in Australia. AOL provides parental controls so that family members can be provided with filtered Internet access according to their age gro

ISP-based filtering services have met with a mixed response in Australia. AOL provides parental controls so that family members can be provided with filtered Internet access according to their age gro