How to Build a SOHO Firewall on Unix-clone Systems Like Linux
With telecommuters and small-office workers relying more on the Internet, security is becoming an increasingly important issue for systems administrators. To combat the wily hacker, many companies are turning to lightweight Linux-based firewalls. But doing so is no small feat, especially for the Unix-weary. To assuage any fears, this article will show you how to set up a Linux-based personal firewall for the SOHO (small office, home office), broadband-attached network. It also takes a look at several SOHO firewalls and determines whether or not they can keep your systems safe from intruders.

• Review: Mac OS X: Still Preparing for the Enterprise
• SAMBA Workshop

>>Read more feature stories

UnixWorld Q and A
Matthew and Richard Stones, joint authors of Beginning Linux Programming, answer UNIX questions.

• Tutorial: Getting the Most From Your Shell
• Procmail: A One-size-fits-all mail processor

>>Read more tutorials

Answers to Unix
Ray Swartz answers your Unix related questions in his column

• Can a Pipe Have More Than One Exit?
• VInsight, Update 2000, Permissions on Open Files

>>Read more columns