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Re: [SLE] Desktop Intrusion Protection
- From: "Josh Trutwin" <josh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 13:45:03 -0500 (CDT)
- Message-id: <2939.192.168.0.5.1054579503.squirrel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> My desktop Linux system (Suse 8.1) is connected to a DSL line with a
> fixed IP address. What is the best way to protect my system from
> intrusion? Would it be the SuseFirewall? What about Snort? Is Snort
> basically a reporting tool or can it too be used to block intruders?
As I understand it, snort is a reporting tool to detect intrusions, but
not to actually prevent/block them. You will definately want to
investigate SuSEFirewall2. I prefer to write my own iptables firewall
rules, but the interface to SuSEFirewall2 is better suited to someone
newer to firewalls. If you are not running a server on your machine, you
can probably block most traffic into your box, except maybe ssh for remote
administration.
Have fun,
Josh
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