Configuring the Application Firewall in Mac OS X v10.5 Make sure you have updated to Mac OS X v10.5.1 or later. Then, use these steps to enable the application firewall. Mac OS always comes with built-in firewalls that assist in protecting your computer against attacks from hackers and software that is intended to damage computer systems (malware). Also, a firewall is designed to block prohibited communications access while allowing other authorized communications access.
Windows 7, 8, and 10
Open Windows Firewall
Go to Search and type in 'Control Panel'. Then go to System and Security -> Windows Firewall
Turn Windows Firewall on and off by clicking the option on the left pane. The Firewall should be on by default.
Manage Sites and incoming/outgoing connections
Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall on the left pane. You will be taken to a new menu with a list of applications and how they are permitted to communicate on the network.
Click Change settings to change whether an app may be allows to communicate on Public or Private networks.
You may also choose to Allow another app or Remove an app from the list.
Mac OS X
Open Mac OS X Firewall
Click Apple Icon -> System Preferences -> Security
Click on the Firewall tab
You may need to click the Lock icon in the bottom left-hand corner and enter your administrator password before changing the Firewall setting.
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Manage Sites and incoming/outgoing connections
Click on Advanced to bring up a new menu
The Block all incoming connections option will block all incoming connections that are not basic Internet services. This means sharing services such as file sharing and iTunes music sharing. This is the recommended option for the ResComp network.
The Automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections option will allow certain applications to make connections through the network. You can choose to add (+) or delete (-) which applications are allowed to do this as well as enable or disable connections these applications make.
The Enable stealth mode option will keep your computer from responding to any incoming test application connections from the network.
Firewall Protection for Your Mobile Devices
| Available for free on Google Play, Avast Mobile Security, features include virus scanning, a firewall, remote cell phone tracking, malware protection, and more. |
| SecureMe can help you navigate through any Android device to improve its security by allowing you to see and enable basic but important security settings right from the application. |
| There is not a definitive iOS firewall app equivalent for avast Mobile Security, but this article has a few great suggestions for security applications for iOS devices. |
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