Re: How good is Win XP Pro Internet Connection Firewall
From: Wayne McGlinn (wmcglinn_at_optushome.com.au)
Date: 07/29/03
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:04:28 +1000
By default, ICF blocks all incoming connections. If you wish incoming
Internet access then you must either tick the appropiate box or create a new
service with the correct port number. If you're using MSN Messenger, then XP
adds the ports needed to allow uploads to your pc. Using ICF and a reputable
virus/bot checker (Cleaner32 from http://www.moosoft.com is pretty thorough)
plus unchecking "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" from your
external interface means you've got a pretty secure pc. Keeping up with
service packs and updates from MS is essential. Also, if you're running
IIS, go to
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/?url=/technet/security/tools/tools/locktool.asp
and run the IIS Lockdown Tool.
Wayne McGlinn
Brisbane, Oz
"Ninja" <ninja@kungfuchaos.com> wrote in message
news:u3mVa.24293$46.4399184@news2.telusplanet.net...
> Hi Duane,
>
> I'm using IIS for learning purposes only, and don't want it accessible
from
> the outside. By default Norton Firewall allow access to IIS. It was a bit
of
> a pain to get it configured to prevent outside access. I regret buying NIS
> 2003. Will ICF disable access to IIS from the outside by default?
>
> I also intend to setup a wireless home network one of these days. If I buy
a
> wireless router, does that come with integrated firewall? If so, shall I
> still need a software firewall? I know almost nothing about routers, and
> this has always been very unclear to me how a hardware firewall can be
> effective. Is there software update to upgrade the hardware firewall?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> "Duane Arnold" <notme@notme.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns93C6E2E2179ABnotmenotmecom@63.240.76.16...
> > "Ninja" <ninja@kungfuchaos.com> wrote in
> > news:L4lVa.24107$46.4363636@news2.telusplanet.net:
> >
> > > I'm running IIS on my PC. Is the Win XP Pro ICF good enough?
> >
> > I would suggest putting a NAT router device in front of the machine. And
> > if you get jazzy with IIS like opening it for public access, then a host
> > based packet filtering FW like NPF would be advised.
> >
> > http://www.homenethelp.com/web/explain/about-NAT.asp
> >
> > You can find a good one sale for the price of a host based FW solution.
> >
> > Also, you should learn to lock down IIS and the XP O/S from attack from
> > the Internet.
> >
> > http://www.uksecurityonline.com/husdg/windowsxp.php
> >
> > Too many people try installing a host based FW solution not fully
> > understanding what it takes to make them run. And on top of that, they
> > don't discuss their issues in a <g> like this or contact the FW's Tech
> > Support to discuss the issues.
> >
> > They just run to the next FW. I'll guarantee you that whatever issues
> > you're having with the FW, if you put the issues on the table, there is
a
> > solution to the issue.
> >
> > And most ISP(s) don't allow a machine running Web Services to be running
> > on their network. So it's best to close the ports when you're not using
> > the Web Services, otherwise, you may get an email from the ISP telling
> > you to close the ports or service to you will be dropped.
> >
> > BTW, I Use BlackIce.
> >
> > Duane :)
> >
> > --
> > The protection of the machine is a process and not a given!
>
>
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