10 things you should look for in a desktop firewall

These days, a personal firewall is a key part of the desktop security equation. IT pro Rick Vanover suggests a number of factors to keep in mind as you evaluate various desktop firewall products. His list includes things like configuration control, integration with a VPN, outbound protection, and managing logging or packet debugging data.

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