Setting up secure windows xp network

From: SML (sml_at_ukf.net)
Date: 05/28/03

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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 15:20:43 +0100

    I'd like to thank everyone for their input.
    I've tried several different configurations over past several days. I didn't
    like ICS with Windows own firewall. So I went to ZoneAlarm Pro, but found
    out that I couldn't set my internet connected network card to be in the
    Internet Zone, the NAT wouldn't work. The only way it would if it was placed
    in the Medium Zone. I wonder how secure it is this way? Am I too paranoid?
    :) Then I learned about Kerio WinRoute Firewall which in fact consist of NAT
    and Firewall all in one.
    Can anyone share their thoughts about it. I mean how good or bad it is in
    all aspects.
    I'm going to try the trial version today.

    Regards,
    Anna

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Lachlan McGill [mailto:Lachlan.McGill@au.logical.com]
    Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 4:30 AM
    To: 'SML'; security-basics@securityfocus.com
    Subject: RE: Setting up secure windows xp network

    As a very simple method, you can try just blocking ports on the network card
    level in its TCP/IP properties. This is very simple and also not necessarily
    the most secure.

    You should be able to get some success with third party apps such as
    Nortons, Mcafee and Zone Alarm. Its just a matter of configuring them
    properly to suit your setup.

    -----Original Message-----
    From: SML [mailto:sml@ukf.net]
    Sent: Friday, 23 May 2003 12:57 AM
    To: security-basics@securityfocus.com

    Hello list.
    I'm in the process of securing Windows xp prof network, consisting of 5
    computers.
    We use "workgroup" configuration.
    Also the computers are conected to internet through windows 2000 gateway
    computer with 2 network cards, where one card connects to ADSL router. NAT
    software is in place on the gateway.
    I'd much appreciate if somebody could point me to the internet recourses, or
    give advise on how to make the most of windows own security features,
    policies etc. Also what software firewall could we use on the gateway, since
    after trying norton and mcaffe firewals, we couldn't access the intrenet.

    Thanks,
    Anna

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