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Would you agree? (programming.dev)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
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[–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

OpenBSD is focused on being incredibly secure, and they generally succeed. Firewalls need good security.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    Everything needs good security. Firewall devices only cover a specific, limited portion of the attack surface of machines behind them. One successful browser exploit or attack on an exposed port, and the firewall may as well be a paperweight.

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