Firewalls Test (Hardware)

Reviews on Firewalls (Hardware)

"Netgear FVS336G"

Issue: 8/2008

On test: NetGear ProSafe FVS336G

Offering almost all the security features an SMB would need at an almost unbeatable price, the FVS336G could be just the device SMBs have been looking for. → More

"Stonesoft StoneGate FW-300"

Issue: 6/2008

On test: StoneSoft StoneGate FW-300

The StoneGate is a hardware firewall solution for smaller networks. It provides both a firewall and VPN features, runs silently and can only be administered using a proprietary management tool, further underlying its security credentials. → More

"AirTight network's SpectraGuard Enterprise"

Issue: 4/2008

On test: AirTight Networks SpectraGuard Enterprise

AirTight Networks is a newcomer to the European wireless security market, but aims to stand out by offering a solution that's capable of detecting wireless APs and automatically classifying them. → More

"Yoggie Firestick Pico review"

Published on: 2/2008

On test: Yoggie Firestick Pico

Notebooks don’t generally enjoy the same protection levels as systems residing behind the company firewall, where computers are shielded from outside threats by hardware-based security complete with the latest updates and security policies. As soon as a notebook leaves the network, it's a security risk, the level of which depends on whether the mobile user downloads the latest updates and security policies. As a result, infected notebooks could infiltrate security threats into the network on their return from the field. Traditionally, mobile firewall protection involves some type of software solution, but a dedicated hardware firewall can save software management headaches and CPU cycles. The problem revolves around the size of the hardware solution — few of the current offerings are designed for life on the road. Yoggie’s Firestick Pico offers firewall protection on-the-go — but in a compact USB stick form factor. → More