Re: [PLUG] Firewall appliance; dig

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On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 14:07:51 +0000, "Carl Husa" <jabberwocky@luxsci.net>
said:
> 
> Two separate questions.
> 
> 1.  I have been asked to set up system in a physician's office - a small
> start up solo practice, with tight resources.  The medical practice
> software has already been selected, and will run on MS Windows.  Givent
> hat users will be accessing the site remotely through teh internet, and
> the importance of HIPAA and private health information, I want to set up
> a firewall appliance.  I've looked at Sonicwall and Trustix, butwould
> like more options if available.  I'd like opinions on appropriate devices
> for an appliance budget of around $1000, and on recommendations you might
> have on application firewalls that might be appropriate for the small
> office.  Of course, I'm looking at running Linux.  Additionally, any
> opinions on what other "stuff" I might want to be looking for would be a
> great help.

You might take a look at this:

http://www.aaisp.co.uk/aa/firebrick/
http://www.firebrick.co.uk/

I haven't used it, but aaisp.net was my ISP when I lived in London and
they were very clueful, so I would guess their firewall appliance is
pretty good, and it fits within your budget. It's small, so shipping
wouldn't be a major cost, and you'd pay the ex-VAT price.

Mike
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