Re: MISSI X31 results

[Frederick M Avolio <avolio () tis com>]

> I have to agree with you. The work I have seen from the X31 group far
> outstrips that of other Firewall testing 'authorities' I have seen. I
> admit that this surprised me given that the X31 team is gov't based and I
> tend to hold a dim view of such agencies and computer security. 


Is this to say, for example, that you think the X31 tests mean more than
NCSA's or is worth more? They seem fairly similar, except that NCSA has
provisions for routine and on-going testing (so that the test results
aren't 18 months old, for example).

Fred