RE: Security urban legends

[dreamwvr <dreamwvr () dreamwvr com>]

hi richard,
> First Another foreign Firewall was being  looked at had some possible remote
> management issues.
don't remember that one..
> Then followed the DOD issues of not allowing CheckPoint to protect or be
> placed classified network added more flames to the fire.
remember that issue..
> Then Issues with Checkpoints FWZ Encryption Protocol and (port 0) caused
> more concern.
remember that issue and IMHO it was valid argument..
> The Best way to look at it, Checkpoint is the Number 1 in the market, so
> other vendors are going to take shots.
.. not so certain it was all vendors flaming but rather concerned and 
rightfully so cautious SEC-admins.. which is after all who needs to 
answer the sometimes muddy waters of the security arena..
> This is business, and business practices at its worst, but this is
> acceptable in toady's markets, We know which vendors tell us the truth and
> which ones will lie to us.  It's up to us to sift through the crap, and make
> an educated decision.
your right there.. "The truth is out there somewhere;-))"
-- to err is human to deny devine;-D>
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