[lug] Firewall help

[Shannon Johnston]

Ziegler's book is a good one. I recommend it as well.


Shannon



On Thu, 2002-01-31 at 17:02, Scott A. Herod wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 
>   I, like Dan, just edit my firewall script in /etc/sysconfig/ipchains.
> However, I also recommend Robert Ziegler's _Linux Firewalls_ book.
> Below is a link to Ziegler's website in which he advertises his book.
> He also has a Firewall Design Tool link that I've heard some good
> things about.
> 
> Check  http://www.linux-firewall-tools.com/linux/
> 
> Scott Herod
> 
> 
> KELLEY SCOTT T wrote:
> > 
> > Dear luggers,
> > 
> > I am in the unfortunate position of having a linux box with the security
> > portection set on high. The box is running Red Hat 7.0 and it was
> > installed with max security meaning it rejects everything - ssh,
> > ftp..everything.
> > 
> > This is a serious pain and I want to change it on the fly, but I am
> > getting nowhere. I have tried searching for info on this problem but can't
> > find anything really on the web. I've tried messing around with the
> > firewall-config application, but have gotten nowhere. Seems like there
> > should be an easy way to reset the security or allow specific IPs entry or
> > even to allow certain programs to run like ssh and ftp.
> > 
> > If you have any pointers for me on this, I would be greatful. And if there
> > a source I should check out for information on security, I am all eyes.
> > 
> > Thanks in advance for any assistance. -Scott
> > 
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