[ale] hardware firewall

[Dow_Hurst]

A hardware firewall is really a fallacy.  It is still just software making decisions.  I'd find out what the requirements of the connection are and then implement that in a dedicated Linux firewall.  You have lots of options that way.  It sure is easier to upgrade/update/secure that way.  The "hardware" firewalls are easily misconfigured or just have holes you aren't aware of.
Dow


-----Original Message-----
From: Preston Boyington <PBoyington at polyengineering.com>
Sent: Sep 10, 2004 2:28 PM
To: "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (E-mail)" <ale at ale.org>
Subject: [ale] hardware firewall

I am needing a hardware firewall in order to connect from a home machine to a company LAN.  Although I like using Freesco, the IT department really prefers me using a hardware firewall if I am going to have access to the network.

Anyone have a preference?  I've not needed one before, so I am not familiar with them.

Thanks,
Preston
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