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In Reply to: RE: Do you use a router ? which one ? posted by beppe61 on October 15, 2014 at 06:30:05
Their internet appliances are, at the bottom of their range, routers combined with hardware/software firewalls. They have about a 100% market share of the Fortune 500 firewall market, which means: 1) their security is very good, but; 2) they are a huge target. Their stuff is expensive and can be a PITA to configure, but so far, at least, they work well. You can also configure them to really lock down what can go in or out. One feature is a weekly email summarizing traffic to/from your device, so you can see who/what tried to get in, and what outgoing connections were blocked. So, if you are paranoid (i.e. realistic) about the evil out there that will some day breach your defenses, put them on your list.
WW
"A man need merely light the filaments of his receiving set and the world's greatest artists will perform for him." Alfred N. Goldsmith, RCA, 1922
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Hi and thanks for the helpful advice
But i am not an expert. Could you provide me some link to the equipment you mention ?
Yes i value privacy and security a lot indeed.
So i am very interested in preserving them.
Thanks again.
Kind regards,
bg
checkpoint.com
Look at their small business category. Their 600 series router/firewall goes for $400-$1100 depending on features and number of users, plus an annual fee. There are third party dealers, and I've seen Checkpoint units at Amazon, ebay, et al. BTW, their "home" category is antivirus software of no particular distinction.
The weekly report I get from my device includes summaries of the following, and I can drill down for details on each:
blocked attacks
blocked attacked services
blocked outgoing connections
blocked connection attempts by reason
blocked web sites
allowed web sites
viruses blocked by email filtering service
connections blocked by VStream antivirus (their optional antivirus service)
potential spam detected device updates
Do plan on something of a learning curve. For their newer stuff they have simplified the configuration, which is great. But when you can't get to a site you want, you'll need to know why and how to change it. It's not rocket science, but does take a little learning if you are new to network security.
BTW, Checkpoint's customer support is atrocious - about on the level of Time Warner or ConEdison. If you do need their support, I recommend putting a martini glass in the freezer. It will have plenty of time to chill, and you'll need it when you're done.
If you're scared enough, you'll pay and you'll do it and you'll hope you don't have to deal with them too much. (Just once for me in ten years, though that was more than enough.)
WW
"A man need merely light the filaments of his receiving set and the world's greatest artists will perform for him." Alfred N. Goldsmith, RCA, 1922
Checkpoint is way overkill and overpriced for a home. The router he purchased is actually exelent.
Hi and thanks for the reply
uhm ... this is really serious
i will think about it
Thanks again
Kind regards,
bg
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