RE: Cable Vs. DSL

["David M. Brown" <David.Brown () synergex com>]

IMHO neither is secure.  The inherant 'Always On' nature of both connection makes them problematic.  Also, since these 
are used primarily in the home or by small businesses AND neither tends to install security patches, the level of 
INsecurity is greatly increased.

Primarily because of the 'Always On' issue, both types of connections need to have a firewall immediately behind the 
Cable or DSL modem to isolate the inside environment.  Most of the Cable/DSL routers have simple 'Deny All' firewalls 
integrated into the devices and are reasonably inexpensive.

Dave Brown

-----Original Message-----
From: Hornat, Charles [mailto:Charles_Hornat () standardandpoors com]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 8:42 AM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Cable Vs. DSL


Which is more secure?
 
 
 
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