Microsoft to ship new versions with firewall enabled

Thu Aug 14 17:07:07 UTC 2003

The checkpoint and Pix Boxen are what we use here.  But we also use
ipchains to secure things at a host level.

                            Scott C. McGrath

On Thu, 14 Aug 2003, Drew Weaver wrote:

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> ipchains and similar firewalls are indeed far superior.  I manage "real"
> firewalls as part of my responsibilities.
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> However the new microsoft policy will help protect the network from Joe
> and Jane average who buy a PC from the closest "big box" store and hook it
> up to their cable modem so they can exchange pictures of the kids with the
> grandparents in Fla.  This is the class of users who botnet builders dream
> about because these people do not see a computer as a complex system which
> _requires_ constant maintenance but as a semi-magical device for moving
> images and text around.
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> I don't believe that many people really see ipchains as a real viable
> firewall. I think it is awesome, but in many corporations simply mentioning
> it gets you a stern eyeing. Of course these corporations can spend tons of
> money on Checkpoint and PIX boxen.
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> -Drew
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