INL offers NuFW.Live, a Knoppix Linux-based Live CD for convenience.
NuFW.Live comes packed with a range of key features to ensure that you get the most out of your testing experience. Among these features are NuFW 2.2, which adds identity-based filtering rules to Netfilter, and Nulog 2, which is a powerful firewall log analysis web interface. Additionally, there's Nuface 2 for ACLs management, as well as pyctd for netfilter connection tracking display and modification.
One of the standout features of NuFW is that it adds user-based filtering to Netfilter, which is the state of the art IP filtering layer from the Linux kernel. This allows for authenticated filtering even on multiuser computers, thanks to NuFW's exclusive algorithm. Not only that, but NuFW is also available under the GPLv3 licence.
NuFW is capable of authenticating any connection that goes through your gateway or only from/to a chosen subset or a specific protocol. It can also perform accounting, routing, and quality of service based on users and not simply on IPs. Plus, you can filter packets with criteria such as the application and OS used by distant users. The firewall also logs all traffic in SQL with username and application information, making it an ideal choice for a secure and simple Single Sign On system.
In terms of updates, the latest release of NuFW.Live includes a number of changes to enhance performance. These include an upgraded ACL management interface (Nuface 2.0.2), as well as updates to NuFW and Nulog to synchronize with the latest modifications of Nuface.
All in all, NuFW.Live is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to test the NuFW authenticating firewall and its associated tools. With its range of impressive features and regular updates, you can be sure that you're getting a high-quality product that's well worth your time.
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