How many here run Leak tests

[XpGuy1]

On your systems where do you goto run your tests and if so how often do you check you firewalls and protection devices?

 

[Blue Jack]

http://grc.com/default.htm and scroll down to ShieldsUp and leaktest.

 

[XpGuy1]

I knew where it was blue.. I wanted to know who uses it and what they think of them... also are there any other places to test your sheilds

 

[SPeedY_B]

got no need to

 

[Drew]

I do, mainly when I change something that I think may have an impact on security etc.

Other places to test security are:

http://www.pcflank.com/

http://www.symantec.com/homecomputing/

 

[vivid_vibe]

try this one, xpguy. its not bad.

http://freneticmig.com/testfirewall.html

vivid

 

[Mainframeguy]

not me - but guess you only wanted people to post if they DID Maybe a poll would help you find out?

 

[XpGuy1]

Thanks guys.. Mainframe your right i should have done a poll

 

[Enyo]

Don't get confused between remote port scanners that test your firewall inbound and leaktesters, that act to bypass it outbound.

A list of Remote Port Scanners is at:

http://www.ntfs.org/forum/showthread.php?t=91

Some results and links to leak testers are at:

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jugesoftware/firewallleaktester/eng/pageweb/test.html

MBTest, Wall Breaker and Firehole are good.

 

[XpGuy1]

Thanks Enyo... I like to check my security from time to time to make sure i'm set up right against attacks..

 

[SPeedY_B]

Added a poll for you

 

[NetRyder]

I voted No.
I use antivirus software and a firewall just to be on the safe side. If you're careful, you really have nothing to worry about.

 

[XpGuy1]

Yeah but what does "careful"mean Net? I'd like to think i'm careful but i dont' know for sure. I surf all over the net and hits lots of sites and places that i dont' really know about so am i really safe.. Also since i switched from NIS to ZA i've caught more things trying to access from the inside and i've even blocked more stuff coming in.. Made me think that NIS was a piece of crap.... no offense to anyone who thinks other wise.

 

[XpGuy1]

PS Thanks SPeedy for the Poll!!!!!

 

[Johnny]

I don't need to but I still do evey one in a while ...