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RE: Should or shouldn't block public ping to a website


From: "Martin O'Neal" <martin.oneal () corsaire com>
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:09:05 +0100


ICMP redirect could be used.

I would be surprised if any router would propagate ICMP redirect either
off or onto the local network...

ICMP offers limited benefits

Agreed. Same as for all protocols; if it isn't explicitly required, then
switch it off.

Martin...






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