Re: Personal Firewall Recommendations

[Birl <sbirl () temple edu>]

As it was written on Aug 15, thus Kryptos spake unto security-basics:

krypto:  Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 02:59:33 -0700
krypto:  From: Kryptos <kryptos () phreaker net>
krypto:  To: security-basics () securityfocus com
krypto:  Subject: Personal Firewall Recommendations
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krypto:  I've been installing a new system for a friend, and am wondering what
krypto:  personal firewalls might be recommended for a home system running
krypto:  Windows 2000 on a T1 line.  Anyone have a recommendation other than
krypto:  ZoneAlarm?
krypto:
krypto:  Thanks.


Ive read through all of the responses regarding firewalls.
I personally recommend ZoneAlarm Pro

But I STRONGLY recommend that you test whatever firewall you pick with
GRC's LeakTest.

(This the only reason why Im responding, because no one else mentioned it)

When properly used, LeakTest (http://www.grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm) will
discover holes (if any) in your firewall.




 Scott Birl                              http://concept.temple.edu/sysadmin/
 Senior Systems Administrator            Computer Services   Temple University
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