Hello,
I agree, a Firewall should not be running any non-needed services, that
is why you have a DMZ or SSN. To place your mail, DNS and other servers
that require Internet access.
I believe two of the most secure firewalls are Cisco Pix and the
BorderWare Firewall. Cisco does not offer any services and Borderware
offers a few for small business and are very restrictive.
I suggest you get your money back -- I would rather take a linux box
with lids (Linux Intrusion Detection System [ www.lids.org ]) then the
Sidewinder.
Michael.
On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 15:40:01 -0500
Shawn McMahon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Daniel Sichel wrote:
> > "Host the DNS and sendmail servers directly on your firewall. The
> > operating system should be better protected against a wide-range of
> > exploits."
>
>
> Implementing two of the most common targets of exploit sort of
> eliminates the usefulness of that "better" protection. Return their
> product and get your money back.
>
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