Re: Do I need Norton firewall now I have an ADSL modem/hub/router/firewall?

From: Leythos (void_at_nowhere.org)
Date: 10/08/04 

Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2004 16:51:04 GMT

Forgive me for top posting, but this is good enough information that I
wanted to include it again, in case anyone missed it.

Good job Chuck.

In article <e9gdm0h33rh5jf56s5ivkjp9edqmsr18sm@4ax.com>,
none@example.net says...
> A NAT router (not a true firewall) is a good outer layer in a layered defense.
>
> http://www.firewall-software.com/firewall_faqs/what_is_a_firewall.html
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=321050
> http://www.homenethelp.com/router-guide/features-firewall.asp
>
> You need a software firewall on each computer in your LAN; in case one computer
> gets infected, a software firewall on the others could save you a lot of
> trouble. Depending upon the effectiveness of the intruder detection log on the
> D-Link, a software firewall is also a good idea to identify unknown programs
> installed on your computer, generating outgoing traffic.
>
> OTOH, both a (NAT) router, and a software firewall, are only 2 layers in a good
> layered defense.
>
> The third layer is good software, also on each computer. This layer has
> multiple components.
>
> AntiVirus protection. Realtime, plus a regularly scheduled virus scan.
> Regularly updated. AV protection is not all that's needed today.
>
> Adware / spyware protection. Realtime, plus a regularly run adware / spyware
> scan. Regularly updated.
> Complete instructions, using Spybot S&D and HijackThis (both free) are here:
> <http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=227>.
>
> Harden your browser. There are various websites which will check for
> vulnerabilities, here are three which I use.
> http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/BrowserSecurity/
> http://bcheck.scanit.be/bcheck/
> https://testzone.secunia.com/browser_checker/
>
> Block Internet Explorer ActiveX scripting from hostile websites (Restricted
> Zone).
> <https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/main.htm> (IE-SpyAd)
>
> Block known dangerous scripts from installing.
> <http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html>
>
> Block known spyware from installing.
> <http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html>
>
> Make sure that the spyware detection / protection products that you use are
> reliable:
> http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
>
> Harden your operating system. Check at least monthly for security updates.
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
>
> Block possibly dangerous websites with a Hosts file. Three Hosts file sources I
> use:
> http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/get_hosts.html
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
> (The third is included, and updated, with Spybot (see above)).
>
> Maintain your Hosts file (merge / eliminate duplicate entries) with:
> eDexter <http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/get_hosts.html>
> Hostess <http://accs-net.com/hostess/>
>
> Secure your operating system, and applications. Don't use, or leave activated,
> any accounts with names or passwords with trivial (guessable) values. Don't use
> an account with administrative authority, except when you're intentionally doing
> administrative tasks.
>
> The fourth layer is common sense. Yours. Don't install software based upon
> advice from unknown sources. Don't install free software, without researching
> it carefully. Don't open email unless you know who it's from, and how and why
> it was sent.
>
> The fifth layer is education. Know what the risks are. Stay informed. Read
> Usenet, and various web pages that discuss security problems. Check the logs
> from the other layers regularly, look for things that don't belong, and take
> action when necessary.
> 

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