Re: IPS vs. Firewalls (why vs. ?)

["Marcus J. Ranum" <mjr () ranum com>]

Dave Piscitello wrote:
> "Ideally, outgoing TCP connections to all ports (1..65535) should be opened. This option results in Skype working most 
> reliably. This is only necessary for your Skype to be able to connect to the Skype network and will not make your 
> network any less secure."

I wonder if the spyware vendors give them stock options?

mjr. 

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