Re: Network & Broadband Security...

From: Jem Berkes (jb2002_padding_@pc9.org)
Date: 05/30/02


From: Jem Berkes <jb2002_padding_@pc9.org>
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 16:07:00 GMT


> All of the PCs look to a proxy server for internet access, which in
> turn looks to the broadband box for access.
>
> Can anyone advise me on the security precautions I should take? I have
> looked at firewall hardware but there are so many on the market.

The first thing to look at is the security of the internet connected
machine (the server, I suppose). Start by visiting www.grc.com. You will
have to "lock down" this machine as tight as possible.

-- 
Jem E. Berkes
Student IEEE (Winnipeg)

http://www.pc-tools.net/ Windows, Linux & UNIX software



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