Re: Kerio PF
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Re: Kerio PF

From: Kerodo <loopback@localhost.com>
Date: Sun Mar 19 2006 - 23:00:19 CET

In article <XZWdnShTbZ6J5YDZnZ2dnUVZ_u2dnZ2d@comcast.com>, optik-
mechanik@invalid.net says...
> Ian Pollard wrote:
> > Hi
> > I purchased the pro version of KPF some time ago. At the time, I
> > was using a standard broadband modem for connecting to my ISP. I
> > recently upgraded my system to wireless and found that Kerio blocked
> > most of my Internet connections. I contacted support who gave me much
> > advice on how to set it up. I followed their advice but got nowhere. I
> > have now uninstalled Kerio and am relying on my wireless broadband
> > modem/router and Windows firewall. I was wondering how safe this is and
> > am looking for advice on where to go next with my PC security. I am
> > using Windows XP HE with SP2. Any advice appreciated.
> >
> > Ian
>
> The XP Firewall behind a router should provide plenty of intrusion
> prevention. Beyond that, your on-line safety is a product of your
> on-line behavior.
>

With a router, I see absolutely no need for the XP firewall, that's just
redundant waste. I do totally agree with your second statement though,
your internet safety relies completely on your online behavior, and
what, if any, security products you use depends on this also.

-- 
Kerodo
Received on Mon May 1 00:59:44 2006