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Re: Client End Firewalls
From: David Parsons <parsons.david () gmail com>
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:08:15 -0400
Unless you have outbound blocking enabled in the firewall software, it won't prevent users from downloading trojans from the web, and in turn the trojans initiating outbound connections. On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:27:44 +1000, grant.orchard () aws aust com <grant.orchard () aws aust com> wrote:
Hi guys, How much protection do you believe client side firewalls provide? My boss has asked for my thoughts on a system like Zone Labs are now offering. Can anyone provide me with their thoughts on what benefits this actually provides? Many thanks Grant Orchard NOTICE - This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential. It may contain privileged information or copyright material. You should not read, copy, use or disclose it without the written authorisation of AWS. If you are not an intended recipient, please contact AWS by return e-mail and then delete both messages. AWS does not accept liability in connection with computer virus, data corruption, delay, interruption, unauthorised access or unauthorised amendment.
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- Client End Firewalls Grant . Orchard (Sep 29)
- Re: Client End Firewalls Steve (Sep 30)
- Re: Client End Firewalls GuidoZ (Sep 30)
- RE: Client End Firewalls Brent Clark (Sep 30)
- SV: Client End Firewalls Kim Guldberg (Sep 30)
- Re: Client End Firewalls David Parsons (Sep 30)
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- RE: Client End Firewalls Shawn Jackson (Sep 30)