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SP2 and hardware firewalls
I have a Linksys router/firewall connected to a 3-comp. network, and
ShieldsUp (www.grc.com) and other such tests report no security holes. Is there any reason I need to enable the XP SP2 firewall? I'm running it now with no problems, but if it is redundant then I'll disable it. -- To reply, nix "nix" in address. |
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SP2 and hardware firewalls
in my opinion the windows firewall serves the same purpose as a router
firewall such as yours, but it's still a good idea to use a third-party software firewall such as zonealarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...eeDownload.jsp) or sygate (http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm) to regulate outbound traffic. i've used both. they work well. "Bob Davis" wrote in message news:CyD%c.54941$nk.42091@okepread05... I have a Linksys router/firewall connected to a 3-comp. network, and ShieldsUp (www.grc.com) and other such tests report no security holes. Is there any reason I need to enable the XP SP2 firewall? I'm running it now with no problems, but if it is redundant then I'll disable it. -- To reply, nix "nix" in address. |
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SP2 and hardware firewalls
You don't need both the XP firewall and the 'hardware' firewall in the
router as both protect against unauthorised incoming transmissins, however you do need a third party firewall to prevent unauthorised exports from your machine. "Bob Davis" wrote in message news:CyD%c.54941$nk.42091@okepread05... I have a Linksys router/firewall connected to a 3-comp. network, and ShieldsUp (www.grc.com) and other such tests report no security holes. Is there any reason I need to enable the XP SP2 firewall? I'm running it now with no problems, but if it is redundant then I'll disable it. -- To reply, nix "nix" in address. |
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SP2 and hardware firewalls
Bob Davis wrote:
I have a Linksys router/firewall connected to a 3-comp. network, and ShieldsUp (www.grc.com) and other such tests report no security holes. Is there any reason I need to enable the XP SP2 firewall? I'm running it now with no problems, but if it is redundant then I'll disable it. If you use a router with NAT, it's still a very good idea to use a 3rd party software firewall. Like WinXP's built-in firewall, NAT-capable routers do nothing to protect the user from him/herself (or any "curious," over-confident teenagers in the home). Again -- and I cannot emphasize this enough -- almost all spyware and many Trojans and worms are downloaded and installed deliberately (albeit unknowingly) by the user. So a software firewall, such as Sygate or ZoneAlarm, that can detect and warn the user of unauthorized out-going traffic is an important element of protecting one's privacy and security. Most antivirus applications do not even scan for or protect you from adware/spyware, because, after all, you've installed them yourself, so you must want them there, right? I use both a router with NAT and Sygate Personal Firewall, even though I generally know better than to install scumware. When it comes to computer security and protecting my privacy, I prefer the old "belt and suspenders" approach. In the professional IT community, this is also known as a "layered defense." Basically, it comes down to never, ever "putting all of your eggs in one basket." -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. - RAH |
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