RE: Question about dmz security

[Marc Suttle <marc.suttle () anidirect com>]

You could have a dedicated nick on the dmz going to a dedicated nick on the
internal network.  However I would just recommend you disable that nick and
put the traffic rules you need on the firewall for the dmz to internal.

M

-----Original Message-----
From: David M. Fetter [mailto:dfetter () setec-astronomy biz]
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 5:49 PM
To: Jennifer Fountain
Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Re: Question about dmz security


That's definitely a security risk because that system essentially 
bypasses your firewall altogether.  You are right in your suggestion.

Jennifer Fountain wrote:
> I need an opinion on a current design implementation in place.  We have
> an ftp server sitting in our dmz.  This box has two nics - one is
> plugged into the dmz hub and one is plugged into our network.  I think
> this is a security risk and we should just allow internal users access
> to the box via the firewall by opening the port instead of having dual
> nics.  they do not see a security risk. maybe i am just too new at this
> and need some education.  what is the "best" way to implement this
> configuration? 
>
>
> Thank you
> Jenn Fountain


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