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RE: Exploit through firewall question
From: "Moonen, Ralph" <Moonen.Ralph () kpmg nl>
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 20:03:53 +0200
-----Original Message----- From: mr.nasty () ix netcom com [mailto:mr.nasty () ix netcom com] What would be the reason to test behind the firewall? Any suggestions?
1) It is part of any comprehensive vulnerability analysis 2) It tells you what your exposure is if: - your firewall fails (tech error) - your change management process fails (process error) - your admin types iptables -F on the production environment in stead of the test-environment by accident (human error) 3) it makes sure you have defense in depth (multi-layer security) 4) it is always better to know than to assume Ralph Moonen, CISSP Manager KPMG Information Risk Management Amstelveen, The Netherlands P: +31.20.6568305 F: +31.20.6568388 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Concerned about Web Application Security? Why not go with the #1 solution - Cenzic, the only one to win the Analyst's Choice Award from eWeek. As attacks through web applications continue to rise, you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic has the most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security penetration testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go with a managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software (Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service can help you: http://www.cenzic.com/news_events/wpappsec.php And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm your results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com for details. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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