Re: Wireless Routers & Software Firewalls

From: Rock (rock_at_comcast.nospam.net)
Date: 09/28/04 

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 22:54:25 -0700

Joel Abramson wrote:

> Is it true that because I have a Hardware Router that I don't need to
> use a Software Firewall?
>
>

You should still use a software firewall that monitors outbound traffic,
i.e. spyware trying to phone home with your sensitive data. The Router
doesn't do that. Free and good versions are available from Sygate, Zone
Alarm and Kerio.

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