On Thu, 14 Oct 2004, der.hans wrote: >> surfing, email, burning music cd's and writing. I don't do any remote >> connections, file-sharing, chat, or instant messaging. I have decent >> passwords and a well-configured firewall, i.e. all ports show "stealth" >> according to grc.com. > > OK, not familiar with grc.com and quickly got bored on their site. Too > many mentions of redmondianness probably :). > > If an external scan is showing that you don't have open ports, that's a > good thing. Keep in mind that GRC only tests for a few ports. Their port scan does *not* test for all TCP ports. Likewise, their pre-configured port lists are geared toward the masses of Windows desktops (as is their whole site). Thus, a "test" from GRC is not even close to being comprehensive. One possible option is that Edgeos offers one free complete external vulnerability assessment. This will not only test all 65,535 TCP ports, but also test for 2,500+ potential vulnerabilities and attacks. You can sign up and get the one free assessment at . In the interest of full disclosure, I am associated with Edgeos. However, the option I describe above is completely free. ~Jay -- .. .. Jay Jacobson .. Edgeos, Inc. - 480.961.5996 - http://www.edgeos.com .. .. Network Security Auditing and .. Vulnerability Assessment Managed Services .. --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss