TuxGuardian is a firewall software that is based on applications for regulating and controlling network access.
TuxGuardian is a remarkable application-based firewall that has been developed after the observation that Linux security applications were not created for lay users. The purpose of TuxGuardian is to enable users to implement access control policies to network resources, identifying and controlling every application that tries to access the network. TuxGuardian provides security to your machine by controlling and forbidding transmission and reception of data by unauthorized applications.
The latest security mechanisms included in the Linux kernel 2.6, such as the LSM framework, are the foundation of TuxGuardian. It has a simple user interface aimed to provide a user-friendly experience. TuxGuardian is free software distributed under the GNU GPL, providing the additional benefit of user contribution.
TuxGuardian is suitable for various situations, including providing protection against spyware, trojans and other malicious software. It allows for an additional layer of security working on a per-application basis, besides a packet-filtering firewall or other low-level security mechanisms.
TuxGuardian also allows for stopping backdoors and rootkits from accessing the network, by modifying the expected behavior of applications. The implementation of internal network security is possible which is useful since ordinary firewalls usually only handle external threats. Additionally, TuxGuardian offers an extra security layer in a network, in addition to the one provided by institutional firewalls and gateways.
Overall, TuxGuardian offers an excellent range of features that make it a stellar software option for Linux users seeking additional security on their systems.
The latest security mechanisms included in the Linux kernel 2.6, such as the LSM framework, are the foundation of TuxGuardian. It has a simple user interface aimed to provide a user-friendly experience. TuxGuardian is free software distributed under the GNU GPL, providing the additional benefit of user contribution.
TuxGuardian is suitable for various situations, including providing protection against spyware, trojans and other malicious software. It allows for an additional layer of security working on a per-application basis, besides a packet-filtering firewall or other low-level security mechanisms.
TuxGuardian also allows for stopping backdoors and rootkits from accessing the network, by modifying the expected behavior of applications. The implementation of internal network security is possible which is useful since ordinary firewalls usually only handle external threats. Additionally, TuxGuardian offers an extra security layer in a network, in addition to the one provided by institutional firewalls and gateways.
Overall, TuxGuardian offers an excellent range of features that make it a stellar software option for Linux users seeking additional security on their systems.
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