security and firewalls

Tshgeofatso · 06-06-2008, 12:21 AM

where do i place my firewall for my internet connection using ethernet LAN and what kind of internet security would you recommend i implement for my small company

prefectfloyd · 06-08-2008, 04:52 PM

This is so great to hear!! So many small companies shirk computer security due to cost and then complain when a PC repair bill comes in.

A security recommendation is impossible without really knowing how much is in your budget for systems security.

Back to the question:
1. Where do I place my firewall?
Firewalls are usually placed on the WAN but can be anywhere you want.
ROUTER
||
FIREWALL
||
NETWORK

2. What kind of internet security would you recommend I implement for my small company?
I am assuming this means antivirus/antispyware. I would just get an antivirus client, forefront, nod32, sophos, whatever, it will do its job. Don't underestimate user education.

Let us know what your requirements are.

06-06-2008, 12:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tshgeofatso Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	security and firewalls where do i place my firewall for my internet connection using ethernet LAN and what kind of internet security would you recommend i implement for my small company

06-08-2008, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
prefectfloyd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 OS: xp	Re: security and firewalls This is so great to hear!! So many small companies shirk computer security due to cost and then complain when a PC repair bill comes in. A security recommendation is impossible without really knowing how much is in your budget for systems security. Back to the question: 1. Where do I place my firewall? Firewalls are usually placed on the WAN but can be anywhere you want. ROUTER \|\| FIREWALL \|\| NETWORK 2. What kind of internet security would you recommend I implement for my small company? I am assuming this means antivirus/antispyware. I would just get an antivirus client, forefront, nod32, sophos, whatever, it will do its job. Don't underestimate user education. Let us know what your requirements are.