Re: WHICH ARE THE BEST FIREWALLS???

From: J. Clarke (nospam1@nospam.invalid)
Date: 06/29/02 

From: J. Clarke <nospam1@nospam.invalid>
Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 14:51:07 -0400

In article <3d1ceca8$0$237$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com>, apca11
@dsl.pipex.com says...
> Well I am interested in starting small, to learn the basics and build up. I
> have two pcs, with ADSL connection. I am just wanting to get to know and
> understand how to set up a proper and secure network. Any hints, tips and
> links would be greatly appreciated. I have been at college hoping to learn
> this stuff but they ain't gonna teach it, typical ain't it? I'll have to
> teach myself it and I haven't a clue where to start.

If you want to learn, start out with Linux and IPTables. Doesn't cost
anything and it doesn't hold your hand so you pretty much are forced to
learn the basics before you can make it work at all. Knowing what
configurations work for a given situation is the hard part of using a
firewall, the mechanics of implementing a given configuration on a
particular brand and model are not all that difficult.

> Cheers,
> Stu
> "Bruce Pennypacker" <bruce@pennypacker.org> wrote in message
> news:3D1CAFCC.5010200@pennypacker.org...
> > Rabinsan wrote:
> > > Which are the best firewalls?
> >
> > Depends entirely on the requirements. Are you looking for a software
> > based firewall or hardware based one? Does it need to handle a lot of
> > traffic like a popular web site, a moderate amount of traffic like a 200
> > person company, or is it for home use and only have one or two machines
> > behind it? Do you require VPN support? NAT? Is ease of use (like a GUI
> > for administration) a requirement? Do you need to be able to configure
> > it remotely? Is cost a major issue?
> >
> > -Bruce
> >
>
>
> 

-- 
--
--John
Reply to jclarke at ae tee tee global dot net
(used to be jclarke at eye bee em dot net)

Relevant Pages

  • Re: WHICH ARE THE BEST FIREWALLS???
    ... > Well I am interested in starting small, to learn the basics and build up. ... >> based firewall or hardware based one? ... Is cost a major issue? ...
    (comp.security.firewalls)
  • RE: [fw-wiz] Arch questions
    ... > basics are as follows ... bewteen the inet> rtr and the firewall, with public adressing on the web. ... that same obscurity can be a problem ... be 'more secure' because of your understanding of the environment - the ...
    (Firewall-Wizards)
  • Basic NAT / Firewall Question
    ... mail server. ... scan results influenced by the Firewall. ... traffic destined for a port and drop everything else. ... Sent from the Security Basics forum at Nabble.com. ...
    (Security-Basics)
  • Re: where to start with firewalls
    ... About ur perspective..."A firewall does no magic. ... I know this...being pratical brings more and better immediate results, ... > TCP/IP. ... > That is _firewall basics_. ...
    (comp.security.firewalls)
  • configure 2003s firewall
    ... traffic - no sensitive end-user information being stored tho I do need to ... I hoping to avoid the expense of 3rd party firewalls by using the firewall ... what steps should i follow to get just smart enough to handle the basics? ...
    (microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security)