Re: Client End Firewalls

[David Parsons <parsons.david () gmail com>]

Unless you have outbound blocking enabled in the firewall software, it
won't prevent users from downloading trojans from the web, and in turn
the trojans initiating outbound connections.


On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:27:44 +1000, grant.orchard () aws aust com
<grant.orchard () aws aust com> wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> How much protection do you believe client side firewalls provide? My boss
> has asked for my thoughts on a system like Zone Labs are now offering. Can
> anyone provide me with their thoughts on what benefits this actually
> provides?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Grant Orchard
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