julius <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I am glad to see discussion about system security because I am just > considering to build a small LAN. > Currently, I use a DSL connection with a SMC Barricade router in front of my > RedHat 7.2 box. SMC advertised Barricade as a router that has an effective > built-in firewall. > > I do not plan to connect the rest of the computers to the SMC router, but to > a separate switch, through a second ethernet card on the RedHat box.
I have a very similar setup. Including the two nics in the middle like yours. Sorry I can't comment on Barricade since I use a Netgear FR-314. But I do run a second line of defense on what would be your 7.2 box. Portsentry, running in default config there would provide notification on most hackish like activity. To see how effective your Barricade is, have a friend `nmap' your router. Or you do it if you have access to a remote machine where you can run it. Otherwise there are online sources to check you out. Sorry I have no urls handy. Maybe try Google with a string like +security +test +nmap If nmap shows no available ports, it is fairly secure. _______________________________________________ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
