Author: <kamcginnis@gmail.com>
Posted: 2012-06-09 13:48:11 Link
I have always disabled the windows firewall and used my router to block ports. I have a vps service that has 'vCloud'
which does that and it works well. Now I have a new vps server (much less expensive) that has no way to block ports.
They recommend that I use Windows Firewall.
Since I have not had good experience with Microsoft software, anyone have a suggestion for a good program? what about
ZoneAlarm?
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An effective firewall works both ways...blocking inbound and outbound
traffic.
Inbound, in my opinion, is where the risk and source of problems is.
Outbound is only a problem is you allow something to be installed on
your system that then communicates back to the "mother ship." I don't
really consider this a risk, at least not on my personal system.
Inbound control is best achieved, in my opinion, by a simple
Firewall/Router/NAT box....I use the Cisco RV042 for $153 from Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124160
By using "non-routable" IP addresses on your computers "in the
building", the Cisco box will block any unwanted inbound requests.
Software firewalls, in my experience, have a high-maintenance pain level
that is more than I want to mess with. Instead, I just don't connect my
computer "direct" to the Internet.
Hope this helps.
Mike Copeland
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Subject: Re: [NF] Recommend software to close ports
From: <kamcginnis@gmail.com>
To: profoxtech@leafe.com
Date: 6/9/2012 1:48 PM
I have always disabled the windows firewall and used my router to block ports. I have a vps service that has 'vCloud'
which does that and it works well. Now I have a new vps server (much less expensive) that has no way to block ports.
They recommend that I use Windows Firewall.
Since I have not had good experience with Microsoft software, anyone have a suggestion for a good program? what about
ZoneAlarm?
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On 9 June 2012 19:48, <kamcginnis@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have always disabled the windows firewall and used my router to block ports. I have a vps service that has 'vCloud'
> which does that and it works well. Now I have a new vps server (much less expensive) that has no way to block ports.
> They recommend that I use Windows Firewall.
>
> Since I have not had good experience with Microsoft software, anyone have a suggestion for a good program? what about
> ZoneAlarm?
The firewall built into Windows 2008 (I guess this is what you have?)
is actually pretty powerful. I suggest you give it a try.
Tools like 'nmap' can be used to test your firewall for open ports.
--
Paul
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Author: MB Software Solutions, LLC
Posted: 2012-06-09 18:07:45 Link
On 6/9/2012 2:48 PM, kamcginnis@gmail.com wrote:
> I have always disabled the windows firewall and used my router to block ports. I have a vps service that has 'vCloud'
> which does that and it works well. Now I have a new vps server (much less expensive) that has no way to block ports.
> They recommend that I use Windows Firewall.
>
> Since I have not had good experience with Microsoft software, anyone have a suggestion for a good program? what about
> ZoneAlarm?
ZAP used to be good, but then got bloated and turned crappy.
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MB Software Solutions, LLC
President, Chief Software Architect
http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com
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IMO you don't need anything beyond the Windows firewall these days, and
MSE for AV.
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I use just that plus the router NAT. Oh yes and win2003 in between
Al
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IMO you don't need anything beyond the Windows firewall these days, and MSE
for AV.
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The problem is if someone or something shuts off the software firewall on the individual computer.
You can put an inexpensive hardware firewall in and it would work much better.
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IMO you don't need anything beyond the Windows firewall these days, and
MSE for AV.
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At 11:26 AM 6/10/2012 +0100, Alan Bourke wrote:
>IMO you don't need anything beyond the Windows firewall these days, and
>MSE for AV.
I'm amazed that after MS's track record, people still choose to trust their
"self-monitoring" software.
Check out COMODO. It runs well on all versions of Win (XP and 7 for sure).
-Charlie
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I believe the original poster was talking about a hosted service so
does not have this luxury.
On 11 June 2012 08:44, Michael Madigan <mmadi10699@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The problem is if someone or something shuts off the software firewall on the individual computer.
>
> You can put an inexpensive hardware firewall in and it would work much better.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: profox@leafe.com
> Cc:
> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 6:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [NF] Recommend software to close ports
>
> IMO you don't need anything beyond the Windows firewall these days, and
> MSE for AV.
> --
> Alan Bourke
> alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm
>
>
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Author: <kamcginnis@gmail.com>
Posted: 2012-06-11 11:11:21 Link
That is correct. With a hosted VPS you have no access to the hardware. In fact, in my case I am not sure where the
hardware is located.
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I believe the original poster was talking about a hosted service so
does not have this luxury.
On 11 June 2012 08:44, Michael Madigan <mmadi10699@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The problem is if someone or something shuts off the software firewall on the individual computer.
>
> You can put an inexpensive hardware firewall in and it would work much better.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan Bourke <alanpbourke@fastmail.fm>
> To: profox@leafe.com
> Cc:
> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 6:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [NF] Recommend software to close ports
>
> IMO you don't need anything beyond the Windows firewall these days, and
> MSE for AV.
> --
> Alan Bourke
> alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm
>
>
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