Re: RFC1918 addresses to permit in for VPN?

From: Stephen Sprunk (no email)
Date: Mon Jan 01 2001 - 06:18:47 EST


Thus spake <>
> Using RFC1918 space also gets you an IP range where the outside
> world has no route to it -- Sorry, but no packets are not getting
there,
> ergo no way to hack.
...
> At that point, just by use of simple routing, you've effectively
> eliminated 100% of attacks from the outside, and you only have to
> worry about inside. The front door is secure, now work on the back
> door.

Being convinced you're secure is the surest way to get yourself hacked.
Perfect security is impossible.

Remember, it's not paranoia when they *are* out to get you.

S

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