Re: Need Help Building Linux Based Firewall

On Wed, Nov 27, 2002 at 10:24:54AM +0800, Khuzairi Yahaya wrote: hi,

> Dear Tech Gurus,
If you are running the firewall on a separate box then you can try and look at se SE Linux. Even a locked down BSD is good (I dont hv much knowledge of BSD so i cannot comment on the same)
> 2. What are the application/software required to be installed?
Again, if you are running a separate box as the firewall , then *no* app shld be installed except for the firewall.
> 3. What security conserns/issues I need to address?
That depends on your company's security policy.
> 4. Should I use multiple processors?
Usually not needed for a firewall, but if you hv em then heck y not ;)
> 5. Any website for reference?

google for linux firewalling . there are lots of materials out there for the design of firewalls and rule sets

hth
phani Received on Thu Nov 28 15:13:42 2002