North American Network Operators Group Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical RE: Microsoft to ship new versions with firewall enabled
The checkpoint and Pix Boxen are what we use here. But we also use ipchains to secure things at a host level. Scott C. McGrath On Thu, 14 Aug 2003, Drew Weaver wrote: > > > ipchains and similar firewalls are indeed far superior. I manage "real" > firewalls as part of my responsibilities. > > However the new microsoft policy will help protect the network from Joe > and Jane average who buy a PC from the closest "big box" store and hook it > up to their cable modem so they can exchange pictures of the kids with the > grandparents in Fla. This is the class of users who botnet builders dream > about because these people do not see a computer as a complex system which > _requires_ constant maintenance but as a semi-magical device for moving > images and text around. > > ---- > > I don't believe that many people really see ipchains as a real viable > firewall. I think it is awesome, but in many corporations simply mentioning > it gets you a stern eyeing. Of course these corporations can spend tons of > money on Checkpoint and PIX boxen. > > -Drew > > >
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