North American Network Operators Group Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical Re: Schneier: ISPs should bear security burden
> When I sign up for an internet account, does the fine print say that I am > to accept all garbage pouring out of the RJ-45...? Why should it be the > recipients job to filter all incoming traffic? > No... You should, for an appropriate fee, be able to find an ISP that will filter whatever you request them to filter. My point is that I oppose filtration by default. > When my PC grabs an IP address, I'd expect to see zero traffic from the > world unless I make a request for content. Only then should I see traffic > and only the content I requested. So, when you take a ride on the subway, you expect not to be exposed to any random germs floating about in the atmosphere? You live in a very interesting world. Owen -- If it wasn't crypto-signed, it probably didn't come from me. Attachment:
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