Re: IP-Cop sub for software firewall?

[Mike Wills <koldark@xxxxxxxxx>]

A good podcast to listen to about these topics is Security Now! (
http://grc.com/securitynow.htm) with Steve Gibson and Leo Laport. 

Steve recommends a router (IPCop accomplishes this) and for outbound 
protection a software firewall. Steve recommends Kerio and Tiny. (
http://thisweekintech.com/sn3)

I am not saying the Steve is the authoritive figure on security, but his 
suggestions should be considered at least.

On 9/12/05, Dan <dan27649@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> On 9/9/05, Bob Crothers <bob2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Dan,
> >
> > I'd call it a very good replacement for your software based firewall. It
> > protects your entire network...not just one machine.
> >
> > True, it doesn't do anything to stop outbound traffic, but if you are
> > diligent
> > with your virus/malware protection, that shouldn't be an issue.
> >
> > Bob
> 
> 
> Thanks Bob. You answered the question I didn't think of. It makes sense 
> that
> IP-Cop can't manage outbound traffic and, for that, I would still need a
> Zone-Alarm or similar, right? Does Z-A monitor in-bound and, if so, is it
> possible/advisable to turn off Z-A's in-bound processes if I've got IP-Cop
> doing that job?
> 
> - Dan
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