If the separate box scans MIME content for potential exploits that the
firewall does not then I can understand this, especially in light of the
emergence of the Zipped_Files.exe and Melissa trojans. (MIMESweeper for
SMTP for example.) I can also understand the need of some organizations to
scan the content of incoming and outgoing email for offensive material or
inaccurate information.
If they just want a separate firewall to forward to an SMTP server then I
don't get their thinking.
-----Original Message-----
From: Roy Stevens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 1999 1:48 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: SMTP Firewall
I have a customer who's E-Mail department requested a seperate dedicated
SMTP
only FW. I can think of no reason to deny this request, but also am
having difficulty finding reasons to allow it. I put it to the list, is
there benefits or risk in allowing this type of configuration?
Thanks
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