Re: firewall & security recommendation

From: Lik Mai Sak (cuddlybear101_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 05/21/03 

Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 06:42:08 +1000

On Wed, 21 May 2003 13:17:54 GMT
"Rob Wahmann" <dotcomstudio@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Thanks for the tips. I have everything up to date with windows update,
> however I wasn't 100% sure if this addressed every security issue. There are
> only a few accounts on the FTP server and it is locked down pretty tight.
> I'm not sure how this person got in and took over. I've been looking at the
> WatchGuard SOHO 6 user and was wondering if anyone would recommend this...
> looks like a solid piece of equipment.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Rob

The Watchguard Soho tc6 is a great unit. THey only thing to watch for is the licensing and options as they aren't always straightforward. Also the tech support is 24/7 and they are great to deal with if you have any issues.
A free plug in i find useful with these units is kiwisyslogd. see www.kiwisyslog.com
E.

>
> "Leythos" <void@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1935444caff1e729989a97@news-server.columbus.rr.com...
> > In article <ZPAya.19805$%_3.8659581@newssrv26.news.prodigy.com>,
> > dotcomstudio@sbcglobal.net says...
> > > I used to have a Linksys router/firewall in place and it seemed to do
> the
> > > job, although it's not the ultimate solution. I went to DSL with 5
> static
> > > IP's and they gave me a free Netopia Cayman 3500 router with the
> package.
> > > The router has NAT but that hasn't stopped someone from hacking into my
> FTP
> > > server and taking over the machine. Can anyone recommend a serious
> firewall
> > > and a method of keeping up on patches, fixes, etc. for Win 2k Server
> that is
> > > *reasonably* inexpensive? I greatly appreciate any tips you can provide!
> >
> > The hacking of your server is a standard maintenance issue - where you
> > don't keep up to date with the security patches and where you didn't
> > understand the NT/NTFS permissions settings. Don't open the FTP server
> > for anonymous access, require authentication for all users.
> >
> > The firewall is another great idea - with your service, much like mine,
> > a firewall is an absolute for people that provide service to external
> > users. Check out the WatchGuard SOHO 6tc line of small firewalls - very
> > nice units.
> >
> > As for the updates, you can get the updates using the automated update
> > service that Microsoft provides free - just click on Windows Update and
> > let it run. I should warn you that there are a LOT of things that it
> > will install that are not just security related - Windows Medial Player
> > 9, etc.... You can set the preferences in WU to NOT download those types
> > of things, but they get installed by default.
> >
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