[lug] Why Do I Need a Firewall?

[David L. Anselmi]

Bill Thoen wrote:
> Thanks... This is convincing. I guess it's like a ship; as long as the hull
> isn't punctured, there's no need for watertight compartments. But if you
> spring a leak, a second level of defense can make all the difference
> whether you later sail into port or sleep with the fishes.
> 
> I'm going to keep my firewall and probably add some rules to the OUTPUT
> chain too.

So then you already have a reliable and tested recovery process, right?

I know, it's obvious, but sometimes worth mentioning.

Dave