Although I haven't used the NT version of the software I can tell you that I
am less than impressed with their BSD variant.�
�
The BSD version is basically just a hardened version of BSD with a
moderately decent GUI for managing the Firewall.� It has poor logging
capabilities,� it's alert mechanisms love to give out false positives, no
ability to unify rule bases in a real time manner, and it's upgrade path has
been extremely arduous.�� We have actually decided to move away from the
product.�
�
I realize that Sidewinder is considered one of the more secure boxes out
there but for what it does it costs a lot of money.�� I would sooner just
build my own BSD firewall and put some proxies behind it.� It would cost a
heck of a lot less and provide nearly the same level of security.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ivan Fox [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 1999 10:47 AM
To: Firewall-Wizards; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Secure Computing Firewall for NT
We are looking at a number of firewalls for NT.� Secure Computing
Firewall�for NT was highly recommended to us.� It is the first time that I
have heard about this product.� I am aware of Checkpoint Firewall-1, (50% of
market share) Axent Raptor (20%?), NAI Gaunlet, BorderWare, Border Manager.�
Any comments/suggestions about the product, its technical support,
licensing, etc. are greatly appreciated.
�
Thanks,
�
Ivan
�
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