Re: hardware vs software security

From: Florian Reitmeir (squat_at_gmx.net)
Date: 10/26/03 

Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2003 19:39:37 +0100

Volker Birk wrote:

> Florian Reitmeir <squat@gmx.net> wrote:
>> a hardware firewall cannot be better than a software firewall on your pc,
>> the argument is simple:
>> when you use an hardware firewall:
>> a.) pakets dropped by an hardware firwall are gone so you are safe
>> b.) pakets not dropped will reach you unaltered.
>
> Many things which sound simple, are simply dumb.
which is an very good position to relay on.

cu

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