Re: to PFW or not to PFW

JIP wrote:

> Greetings
>
> As a non-techie I am confused. Whilst lurking in this and related groups I
> see a debate that goes on as to whether there is any point in using PFWs, in
> particular to monitor outgoing traffic. Some say it's essential (as do most
> magazines, and of course all companies marketing such products) and others
> say that they are so easily circumvented that it's a waste of time - and if
> I understand correctly, some even say that they actually open up further
> vulnerabilities.
>
> So, what may be a naive question - is there any point in using a PFW to at
> least stop badly written nasties from kiddy vandals who haven't learned yet
> how to do it properly?
>
> Byee

As a security measure in and of itself: bugger all benefit.

As a learning curve in how stuff works, leading to greater understanding
(after investigating all those "attacks" and threats and their meaning)
they can be beneficial.

Cheers,
E.
Received on Tue Feb 7 20:58:37 2006