Why does @Home not suggest a Firewall?

[scott26814]

At the @Home member services page they do not mention having a firewall. They only mention/suggest virus software. Why would they not have or suggest the use of a firewall?

Thanks,
Scott

[Scoot]

You have a very good point! Most users have no idea of the risks involved with a cable connection and static IP..@home would be wise to recommend a firewall such as ZoneAlarm and unbinding network protocals as per GRC research.

All I can find in their security recommendations is this (http://home-help.excite.com/managing_acct/security/privacy.html) page.

Welcome to speedguide Scott.COOL NAME

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[scott26814]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Scoot:
and unbinding network protocals as per GRC research.

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What is Binding?. I see this in the Network Icon/Folder under properites for my NIC card and TCP/IP. How does one "unbind" and what are the resuts.
Thanks, "Scoot"
Scott (LOL)




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[JANDOENT]

Go HERE (http://grc.com/su-bondage.htm) and HERE (http://www.symantec.com/SecurityCheck/netbios.html) to learn how to do it. And if you want to learn why, go HERE (http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/netbios.htm)
If you have any questions, just let us know.
Oh, and Welcome to Speed Guide. http://www.speedguide.net/ubb/wink.gif


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[Zporttech]

Of course there is the obvious. With A firewall up and running, they cant check in on you !!!



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