Re: IPS vs. Firewalls (why vs. ?)

[Dave Piscitello <dave () corecom com>]

You'll love their description of how to use a proxy

"If the above is not possible, Skype versions 0.97 or later can use a 
HTTPS/SSL proxy. In order to do that, you have to configure the proxy 
address in Internet Explorer options. Then Skype will be able to use it 
as well."

So the world slowly adopts the notion that a proxy is a bypass tunnel 
not a policy enforcement mechanism

Marcus J. Ranum wrote:
> Dave Piscitello wrote:
> > "Ideally, outgoing TCP connections to all ports (1..65535) should be opened. This option results in Skype working most 
> > reliably. This is only necessary for your Skype to be able to connect to the Skype network and will not make your network any 
> > less secure."
>
> I wonder if the spyware vendors give them stock options?
>
> mjr.

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