We did the same thing - denied all outbound access to the gotomypc.com server. But make sure you deny access to the server that hosts their service, not just the web server - they're two different addresses.
I am absolutely against this kind of service being allowed into a business. Although this might be a nice/cheap way of doing remote control, I see it as a huge gaping security hole. Anyone that can remote control my pc in my company has full access to everything that I have access to. Even if that is the receptionist, that's too much access for the outside world for my comfort. All it takes is one disgruntled employee with access to company private data to set up an account on one of these places, and allow 2-3 'friends' to have access to his/her machine, and you've got a full-fledged security breach/hack attack/who knows what on your hands. I would find another way to do collaborative work that doesn't involve outsiders coming in to your private network. webex.com is another such site. Good luck, Wayne Eisenberg Sr. Systems Engineer -----Original Message----- From: Rick Van Leeuwen To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 3/5/2002 2:52 PM Subject: [gb-users] GoToMyPC I'm having a discussion here with management concerning the "service" offered by Expertcity, Inc. and their website www.gotomypc.com. I think this subject has appeared in the user forum before, but some time ago. Essentially, this product punches a hole through the firewall by initiating an outbound connection to Expertcity's server, and then allows a user to connect to the PC on the protected network by exploiting that outbound connection. I've shut this off in our network by denying access to the server from the protected side. But there are those who feel this is a really neat thing! I would be interested in comments from the gb-users, pro or con, on this subject. Also, is anyone aware of any other "like" applications or offerings that defeat firewalls, no matter how "firewall friendly" they are portrayed? Rick Van Leeuwen Associate Director, Network Services South Orange County Community College District --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the digest version first unsubscribe, then e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
