Re: Router vs. desktop firewall

From: Todd H. (comphelp_at_toddh.net)
Date: 12/31/03 

Date: 31 Dec 2003 11:02:43 -0600

comphelp@toddh.net (Todd H.) writes:

> Mark Adams <madams9@juno.dotcom> writes:
>
> > My question is: if I block WAN requests at the router, do I really
> > need to enable a firewall at the desktops? Since I am probably going
> > to get both, "Yes" and "No" responses to that question, please help me
> > understand the reasoning behind either position.
>
> It can't hurt, but it's really necessary.

Doh! Meant to say "It can't hurt but it's really NOT necessary."

> The primary benefit of a desktop firewall is that it can add
> something to the mix that a perimeter firewall can't -- namely the
> ability to block applications on your computer from communicating to
> the internet unless you specifically authorize them to do so.
>
> This is handy for rooting out spyware and "phone home" apps on your
> machine.
>
> Best Regards,
> --
> Todd H.
> http://www.toddh.net/ 

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