> Mr. Jesse, > --- "Jesse.linux" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> just a question, i'm planning to set up a firewall/gateway for less than 50 >> users.....i have a budget to buy a firewall appliance..but it kinda costs >> much...so what i'm planning is to buy a high end server then use iptables to >> serve as my firewall and gateway also....my question is...is iptables secure >> enough?....or do i still have to buy a firewall software, llike checkpoint >> for example?
> Well, like Patrick Schaaf said in an earlier e-mail, the security of iptables > depends entirely upon the skill of your rule-writing ability. Strong iptables > rules require thought. As for other stuff like CheckPoint, if you want it, then go > get it - it's not required, but IMO everything you use for your firewall that > improves its security should be used ;) I do not entirely agree. I have seen many users that have a false impression of the security of their system. A good understanding of things work and do things manually is a good way to go. Of course, users of this list are very happy to help you verify your system rules. //Anders >> >> what can u suggest, iptable gurus? >> >> thanks.... >> >> >> > Brad > ===== > Brad Chapman > Permanent e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Current e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Alternate e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards� > http://movies.yahoo.com/
