Re: [fw-wiz] linux firewall

From: Paul Robertson (proberts_at_patriot.net)
Date: 07/08/03

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    To: Gareth Slaven <gareth.s@envent.co.za>
Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2003 23:15:32 -0400 (EDT)

    On Mon, 7 Jul 2003, Gareth Slaven wrote:

    > Hi there ...
    >
    > I am trying to find a out of the box linux firewall with proper Admin tools
    > etc ... anyone got any ideas?
    >

    Choosing the OS before figuring out what security policy to enforce, and
    what mechanisms to enforce it with is putting the cart before the penguin.

    You should choose a firewall that supports your security policy and
    network architecture with some strategic vision sprinkled in. Lots of
    commercial products are Linux-based, especially in the appliance market.

    You should also look at _what_ you're protecting and try to make the
    network more hetrogeneous, so if you plan on protecting lots of Linux
    systems, you might look at a BSD-based solution.

    Paul
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