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Firewall Wizards: Re: IPS vs. Firewalls (why vs. ?)

Re: IPS vs. Firewalls (why vs. ?)

From: Marcus J. Ranum <mjr_at_ranum.com>
Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:57:18 -0500

Dave Piscitello wrote:
>"Ideally, outgoing TCP connections to all ports (1..65535) should be opened. This option results in Skype working most reliably. This is only necessary for your Skype to be able to connect to the Skype network and will not make your network any less secure."

I wonder if the spyware vendors give them stock options?

mjr.

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