Originally posted by sph:
I think it's a BIG mistake to install a firewall and then "just forget it". Especially in a production environment. This is not a static environment. Every firewall release, left unattended, is a WASTING ASSET because it is immediately subject to hostile probing and odds-on to be compromised unless frequently updated to keep up with new attacks. You may be one of the lucky ones to avoid the attention of hackers/crackers, but in a business environment, can you afford to take the risk?
i think you misunderstood the entire point of what i was saying, sph. at no time did i suggest using freebie firewall software in a production environment; i was merely proposing a low-cost way of learning how these devices work.
oh, and ALL computer equipment is considered a wasting asset - your CPA can explain the term for you if you're confused.
