filtered ports

[tlyons at digitalvoodoo.org (Tim Lyons)]

On Fri, 2 Nov 2001, Matthew J. Brodeur wrote:
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>    I personally would remove ipchains completely on a system like this,
> but that's up to you.
> 
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I have to ask - why?  If you can add an additonal layer of protection to 
your system by ensuring that no unintended services can operate - then 
what's the harm?

I persoanlly setup IPCHAINS, wrappers (when possible), and application 
ACL's (when possible) to reduce the chance of someone explioting my box or 
- more likely - me inadvertantly leaving a service running or having 
it externally accessed while testing.

Just my $.02...

--Tim