Re: RLBM (un"protection" meathod)

[sully () mail usinternet com]

> > The "no ip directed-broadcast" directive, if applied to all router
> > interfaces, will prevent your site from being a bounce site in the smurf
> > attack.  Unfortunately, it will not prevent you from being the end victim.
>
> So, the education initiative is that *you* and *I* need to explain to
> the masses why this needs to be done, no? We even have tee shirts. :-)

Well, it certainly is here....its on my borderline router now (in a few
mins).  Thanks Paul!








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