On 01/28/2013 10:32 PM, Jan Papež (mailing lists) wrote:
Hi,
2) The zone assignment is very good way to manage network security configuration. But if you are traveling with computer (notebook), it isn't good idea to force users to remember which zone was assigned last. There could be some easy way to switch your network profiles and it's security. I know, there is a NetworkManager, but does it manage security side of networking (firewall)? Is there any existing comfortable way to manage firewall profiles eg. by some applet?
In Windows world there is a setup wizard which appears when you are connected to the new network. You can select, if the network is home, work or Public and according your choice, it assigns firewall security profile. This settings is saved and when you come to same network again, it loads right profile automatically.
Could something like this do (openSUSE) Linux desktop? Are there any existing tools?
Look for the package scpm in software.opensuse.org With scpm you can setup a profile for anything not limited to firewall settings. You will need to setup each profile once and then during boot or if the need arises during runtime you can switch the profile that meets your needs Togan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-security+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-security+owner@opensuse.org