Re: Firewall question - how easy is it to get thru - Proof

[Jan Muenther <jan.muenther () nruns com>]

Simple: Attack a client and you're in. Any browser bug will do fine, but
there's plenty more.

Cheers,
Jan
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> I don't really need a "how-to" but I'm looking for proof and a time frame on how long it normally takes for a real 
> hacker/cracker to attack and bypass (where possible) a Firewall control (IPS/IDS also!). 
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> I know this is not a click-click your done type of job, but I know its possible.
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