Re: IPtables versus Tcp_wrapper

[Josh Richard <jrichar4 () D UMN EDU>]

iptables drops packets at the kernel level. tcp_wrappers is less ideal
as you expose the service to higher levels of the OS.  Most individuals
on this list would recommend iptables over tcp_wrappers.

Josh

On Wed, 2010-03-03 at 16:19 -0500, Griese, Steven A. wrote:
> IPtables are new to me and I just wanted a knowledgeable opinion
> whether it is thought of as good an access control device
> (Tcp_wrapper) or that one far outweighs the other. Does anyone have a
> quick opinion on the topic?
>  
> Steve Griese
>  
>

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