Security Now with Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

Sep 1st 2005

Security Now 3

Security Now! Episode 3 is Live

I've posted Security Now! Episode 3.

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Category: Help & How To

In this edition Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte talk about the benefits of NAT routers.

If you're on a broadband connection:

  1. Use a router (even if it's not labeled a "firewall" it works as one)
  2. Change the default password
  3. Turn off WAN management
  4. Disable UPNP (universal plug 'n' play) and reset

Steve's recommended software firewalls: Kerio and Tiny.

For information about using Internet Explorer safely visit leo.am.

For further details, including a description of Steve's dual router DMZ technique, transcripts, and low bandwidth versions of our show visit grc.com.