Simplify system security with the Uncomplicated Firewall


 
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Old 10-01-2008
Simplify system security with the Uncomplicated Firewall

10-01-2008 08:00 AM
The Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) is a new tool from Ubuntu whose goal is to make configuration of the built-in Linux packet filter less complicated and more secure for novice users.



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