What is iptables?
Iptables is a set of tools which provides control of network traffic entering, leaving, and passing through a computer or server running Linux. Rules allow packets to be allowed, dropped, forwarded, or modified based on source, destination, and packet type.
Iptables is most commonly associated with firewalls and network security, due to the system's powerful rulesets to handle data packets.
How does NextPhase support iptables for Coal City, IL businesses?
NextPhase configures, implements, and supports iptables based firewalls and other network solutions using iptables for businesses in Coal City, IL. Our work with iptables includes these and other tasks:
Determining if iptables is the right solution for a specific network problem
Analyzing network security and current firewall setup
Examining an existing iptables configuration for proper implementation
Modifying an existing iptables configuration while maintaining needed security
Implemeting a common sense security policy which provides security without limiting ability to work
How is iptables used by Coal City, IL business?
Coal City, IL businesses use iptables to address the following challenges.
Firewall Protection for Critical Internet Facing Servers
Iptables can be configured as an effective software based firewall solution for Internet facing servers, reducing the surface area exposed to Internet threats.
Network Firewall and Router
Iptables along with the packet forwarding capabilities of the Linux kernel can be used to build a secure, flexible, and high performance firewall, capable of routing, stateful packet inspection, and network address translation.
Advanced Networking
Network Address Translation, Redirection, and Packet Mangling features included with iptables can help address advanced network configuration requirements, including transparent proxy servers and filters, internet traffic monitors, and redirection of traffic to legacy network equipment.
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