Hi,
I've got a home/SOHO network which has two parts to it.
The first is a standard LinkSys router/firewall/switch/wir
eless box attached to my cable modem. Other members of the family are connected to this - mostly using wireless. All their PCs have a full complement of security software (and I've set up adequate wireless security) but the users are not computer savvy and sometimes not very careful about what they click on or what security warnings they choose to ignore..! But frankly those PCs and all that is on them are 'expendable'.
The second is my work area. This is a wired network which is built around a 3Com switch (which connects to the LinkSys). The content here is more valuable and I'm worried that a security breach on one of the family PCs - perhaps through an ill-advised click - could somehow compromise this part of the network.
Firstly, how real is this threat..?
Secondly, if it is a threat what are my options for creating some extra protection for the work area..? Would it be worthwhile putting a hardware firewall between the LinkSys and the 3Com..? What kind of boxes are available to do this..? What else might work..?
Appreciate any guidance here. Thanks.
Chris
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