Firewalls...

Robert · 10-05-2007, 10:37

Now I have a Draytek 2910G router, with a fairly comprehensive firewall. I do not run a software based one - is it wise to do so? I've never really had any trouble so I guess my router does a good job. Although I guess I may not actually know if someone gains access.

Daz · 10-05-2007, 10:40

Run a software firewall if you either fear attacks from within your network (highky unlikely), or require outbound program control.

I haven't run a software firewall in a very long time. You secure for that sort of thing at the edge, which is now your router. A firewall wont protect from the things you should be worried about, ie, browser hijacks/exploits and dodgy email attachments.

Robert · 10-05-2007, 10:41

That's essentially what I thought. I've just set my router to block all gambling sites...and it works. I'm chuffed haha.

10-05-2007, 10:37	#1
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	Firewalls... Now I have a Draytek 2910G router, with a fairly comprehensive firewall. I do not run a software based one - is it wise to do so? I've never really had any trouble so I guess my router does a good job. Although I guess I may not actually know if someone gains access.

10-05-2007, 10:40	#2
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Run a software firewall if you either fear attacks from within your network (highky unlikely), or require outbound program control. I haven't run a software firewall in a very long time. You secure for that sort of thing at the edge, which is now your router. A firewall wont protect from the things you should be worried about, ie, browser hijacks/exploits and dodgy email attachments. __________________ apt-get moo

10-05-2007, 10:41	#3
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	That's essentially what I thought. I've just set my router to block all gambling sites...and it works. I'm chuffed haha.