Paul,
I'm aware of the content of SB/HO's review, but the request from the poster
was for information and it covered three of the four products. And sure, the
LanTimes review may be 8mos old, but it's a review that covers all four of
the products and it also fulfills the poster's request for information.
On a side note. I think the comment regarding concern for someone who buys a
firewall based upon whether or not it blends in with home office furniture
exemplifies presumption on behalf of the seller. Of course I'll agree that
such a philosophy is not wise, but who are we to say that *that* isn't part
of the buyers criteria for their selection process? I would much rather
offer the information and let the buyer decide what's best for *their*
environment.
And UK-ITSEC is a good idea and I'll agree that it's an additional resource
of information, but as you've stated, you can't always be sure what you're
reading. Smoke, mirrors and acronyms are aplenty...
Finally and in closing. You mentioned a review by SC Magazine. Please
consider re-reading the article before implying Elron Software failed to
offer a product for review. I say this because the CommandView Firewall for
NT v2.5 *is* from Elron Software...
Best Regards, Donald Kelloway
http://www.commodon.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 5:29 PM
Subject: RE: About Firewall comparison
Don;
The basis of Firewall security testing in the February 1999,
Small Business/Home Office Computing review consisted of a simple port scan
against a packet filter and if the proxy passed data then the proxy passed
the test.... The listed criteria for this review was Value $$, Performance
(as in speed only), Ease of Use and Suitability for Home Office Use.... Not
a word about security?? With respect to the old outdated LAN Times review
from last year.... a much more current review can be found by SC Magazine at
http://www.infosecnews.com/ it was just last months issue. While it does not
cover your employer - Elron Firewall it does cover many other Firewalls:
BIGfire Firewall, BorderWare Firewall Server 6.0, CommandView Firewall for
NT 2.5, ConSeal PC Firewall 1.3, CyberGuard Firewall for Windows NT 4.1,
FireWall-1 4.0, Gauntlet for NT 5.0, GNAT Box Firewall 2.2, Interceptor 3.6,
NetScreen 1.5, Raptor Firewall 6.0, SideWinder 4.0, WatchGuard LiveSecurity
System
You really need to consider the source of some of these reviews.
I would hate to think someone made a security decision on a Firewall based
upon a magazine review that rated Firewalls in their analysis with more
points given for how well it blended in with the home office furniture than
with what level of security it could provide. About the only way to really
gauge the security capabilities of Firewalls today are ITSEC Assurance Level
(E Levels) and Common Criteria Assurance Level Definitions (EAL Levels). Try
http://www.itsec.gov.uk and go to certified products. Even then you need to
be somewhat careful as some vendors only have a portion or module of the
Firewall certified while others have everything certified... read the
certification details.
Paul A. Henry
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Kelloway [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 11:48 AM
To: Edy - Unimed; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: About firewall comparison
In February 1999, Small Business/Home Office Computing
(www.smallbusiness.com) composed a "Buyer's Guide" for Internet
Firewalls.
In it, they reviewed three of the four firewalls (Elron, AltaVista and
CyberGuard) you're inquiring about. Visit
http://www.smalloffice.com/expert/archive/tebuyer77.htm for their
review.
In addition, LanTimes reviewed the following firewalls last year
(8.17.98)
AXENT Raptor EagleNT 5.0.1
CyberGuard Firewall for Windows NT 4.1
Elron Software Firewall for NT 2.5
IBM eNetwork Firewall 3.2
MEMCO SessionWall-3 2.1
Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
NetGuard Guardian 3.01
Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall 2.0
Visit http://www.lantimes.com/testing/98compare/pcfirewa.html for their
complete review...
Regards,
Don Kelloway
http://www.commodon.com/threat
-----Original Message-----
From: Edy - Unimed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 9:43 AM
Subject: About firewall comparison
>Hello people,
>
>
>I�d like some information about these firewalls :
>
>1- ELRON Firewall
>2- RAPTOR Firewall
>3- ALTAVISTA Firewall
>4- CYBERGUARD Firewall
>
>I intend to use it on NT plataform.
>
>Thanks to all,
>
>Edy.
>
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