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Firewall Test
Resources
Once a firewall is in
place, you have to wonder how effective it is. There are many places on the
internet for testing firewalls but which ones are
worthwhile?
 SecuritySpace is a corporate
firewall test and security scanning company but they have a Desktop Audit
for about $10. It includes a 1500 port scan plus 238 vulnerability
tests including Denial of Service, Windows, Backdoors (Trojans),
etc. They also have some free services. Just click the banner below
and select "Desktop Audit"
AuditMyPC
Security
Scan
Easy to use and FREE port scan. Checks about
1500 ports and checks for ports opened by trojans.
(sorry, linkg broken and removed)
SecureMe at DSLReports.com
This is a firewall security test that we used to use at
HomeNetHelp.com. There is a free version that does basic port scans and an
advanced (inexpensive) version that runs a more extensive test.
GRC Home of ShieldsUp
and LeakTest
Leaktest is a free services that tests traffic
coming into your system AND traffic going out. Leaktest accomplishes this
by running a small executable on your computer that simulates a Trojan
horse program. If your firewall is good, the test program will be unable
to reach the internet and fail.
HackerWhacker, A classic resource for security
scans.
Also see the firewall
test site list at firewallguide
Even if your firewall test’s well you should always
take some precautions when computing on the Internet.
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Install an anti-virus program. Most firewall’s can
not protect you against Trojan horses and almost none of them can
protect you against virus’.
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Never run a program of script you receive in
e-mail. Even if it appears to be from a friend, call them and ask if
they sent it.
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Disable NetBios and Microsoft Networking from your
internet connections. There are easy to use programs on the internet
that scan for Microsoft network shares on the internet.
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