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UFW
Open SourceGPL-3.0Uncomplicated firewall for simple Linux server security
Description
UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a user-friendly frontend for iptables that greatly simplifies the configuration of Linux firewalls. With intuitive commands, rules for incoming and outgoing traffic can be quickly created. UFW is included by default in Ubuntu and is excellent for beginners who want to provide basic security for their server.
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Platforms
Linux
Replaces the following proprietary tools
Cisco ASA→UFW
proprietary firewalls→UFW
Self-Hosting
UFW can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#iptables#ubuntu#einfach#cli#python
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