Monday, October 23, 2000

Broadband Safety -- 11:03 pm CST, Update by A.T. Hun

Everyone is rushing to get broadband (high speed) Internet access. Unfortunately, not everyone is considering the security implications of having faster access. This Wired article interviews some computer security providers and some high-speed ISPs about the situation.

I found it somewhat disturbing that both a DSL and a cable provider would think that simply shutting off file sharing or dynamic I.P.s are enough security. Ask yourself how you would like a cracker having access to all your data or even using your computer as a part of a denial of service (DoS) attack. Then ask yourself if you really need a firewall or not. Thanks Slashdot.

Thankfully, setting up a firewall doesn't have to be hard or even cost anything. Windows users can download ZoneAlarm, an excellent free (for personal use) firewall. Linux users can download PMFirewall, a free script that will set up an ipchains firewall for you. You don't have any excuse. Be secure.

News for 10/23/2000

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