Hi all, I just thought that I would pass this along: My DSL provider, DirecTV DSL is going under, so I had to find a new one. I decided to go with Speakeasy, since they seem to be fairly stable (for now). I was flipping through their FAQ, and I came accross this entry:
------------------------------------------------------ Question I want to run a server off of my DSL at home but am concerned about security issues. What can help keep my network secure? Answer You can use firewall software on each machine for starters. ZoneAlarm (www.zonelabs.com) and BlackICE Defender (www.networkice.com) are two recommended products. These will get you started by closing down ports, logging intrusion attempts, etc. If you are more of a hobbyist and a do-it-yourself type, a dedicated machine to act as firewall might be your best choice. The Linux Router Project is a good example, see: http:// www.linuxrouter.org/, they have how-to's and lots of in-depth information. If you need a permanent Set It and Leave It security device, but you don't want to spend hours configuring a Linux box, we recommend a hardware firewall. There are many types out there and prices vary. As long as it is compatible with 10baseT ethernet and has the features you want, it should work fine with your DSL. -------------------------------------------------------- I guess this answers all of my questions about just how Linux-friendly they are. They even have setup guides for Linux systems (although they are all for RedHat). I guess the DSL services are more accepting of Linux users then the cable companies are. C-Ya, Kenny -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Tact is just *not* saying true stuff" -- Cordelia Chase Kenneth E. Lussier Sr. Systems Administrator Zuken, USA PGP KeyID CB254DD0 http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0xCB254DD0 _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
