Re: Cable Vs. DSL

[Chris Travers <chris () travelamericas com>]

Xueyan Liu wrote:

> since you brought up router/firewall, do you think a
> simple router such as linksys or netgear which does
> NAT, drop based on port number and port forwarding
> provides enough security for SOHO users behind a
> cable/dsl modem?
>
> Xueyan
>  
Hi Xuehan;

My own opinion is that for a SOHO office this is generally enough of a 
security *product* when combined with good anti-virus software because 
these routers effectively create a barrier by not allowing inbound 
connections in their default settings.  However, this does not prevent 
trojans using *outbound* connections from being installed via 
email....   But no security product can provide *enough security*.  
Instead. I think, it is important to combine it with awareness of social 
engineering/email and virus-like trojans, etc.

Best Wishes,
Chris Travers


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