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Proxy Server
From: "Gesino, Frank" <FGesino () lincsys com>
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 23:10:40 -0400
Hello... I am working with a client who wants to use MS Proxy Server as a Firewall Solution....obviously a very bad choice. I am writing a report to strongly recommend they implement a true firewall. I was wondering if anyone had any good research to help me make my case even stronger. Thanks Frank Gesino Condor Technology Solutions -----Original Message----- From: Ryan Russell [mailto:Ryan.Russell () sybase com] Sent: Friday, September 10, 1999 6:33 PM To: sean.kelly () lanston com Cc: firewall-wizards () nfr net Subject: RE: Free NAT
From: Brock, Todd A [mailto:TB120060 () exchange DAYTONOH NCR com] Robert, I think you are touching on something that I have suspected for some time now. Specifically that it is not a long term workable solution that requires every single "host" have it's own globally unique IP address. In the not to distant future our breaker panels, security systems, air conditioners, toasters, etc. (ad vomiteum) will, all and every one, be "network accessible". I have thought for a while that a scheme that requires every single item that might need network connectivity to have a unique global address is and will continue to be unworkable.I don't beleive that this was ever the intention. How many people want or need the whole world to be able to connect to and control their toaster? I personally beleive that NAT and similar methods will not fade after (or are intended to be replaced by) the introduction of IPv6.
Not me. The mention of circuit breakers makes me shudder. I can just imagine someone flooding the $0.25 IP implementation with packets in such a way as to cause the breakers to open and close repeatedly, causing a fire. I wouldn't want to subject myself to a denial-of-house attack. Ryan P.S. Do you think I'll get into trouble when I want to firewall IP on the AC lines coming into my house? I could see PG&E wanting to mandate IP access to my meter & breaker box. :)
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