Re: [TCLUG:3292] Security Pointers & DSL questions...

[serge@egel2.med.umn.edu (Serge M. Egelman)]

I was looking through the FAQ's on the uswest site and noticed that it
is possible to plug a hub in to the DSL router that they give you.  With
this, it is possible to use DHCP and get an ip for everything on that
hub.  This might be a good alternative to using IP Masquerading
(depending on whether you want everything behind a firewall and whether
you want a static or dynamic ip).  This might be something to look into.

serge


Scott K. Johnson wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Anyone have any pointers to docs and/or books on securing a Linux
> system?
>
> I've ordered my DSL service, and if all goes right I'll have it by the
> end
> of the month.
>
> I've got my Linux box IP Masquerading so the other machines on the
> network
> can get out.  I've also signed up with Visi.com to have a static IP
> when I
> get all hooked up.
>
> I want to be able to protect my Linux box and small network, but still
> be
> able to get in to access files, etc. when I need to.  I don't think
> this is
> an unrealistic goal, but if I knew better I wouldn't have to ask
> right??  8D
>
> Now, will I be able to send e-mail to "username@<my IP address>"? or
> how
> does that whole picture look??
>
> If those of you that have set this type of thing up can think of
> anything I
> need to keep in mind, or consider - please by all means let me know...
>
> Thanks to all!!
>
> Scott K. Johnson
> skj@visi.com
>
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