Strong, Effortless Security?

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by bgoodman4, Jun 29, 2012.

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  1. bgoodman4

    bgoodman4 Registered Member

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    Just got this from Gizmo Richards e-mail service and was wondering what you folks thought of it.

    Thanks

     
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    NGRhodes Registered Member

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    They can't do anything with https connections (so they can't remove malware, viruses) and your traffic is not completely encrypted - only the stage between their server and yours.

    Also, how much do you trust these guys and how secure are their systems ?
     
  3. bgoodman4

    bgoodman4 Registered Member

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    I was just wondering,,,,my experience with Gizmos recommendations has been good so, while I would normally give this sort of thing/claim a pass I thought I would ask for opinions here.

    Thanks for your comments, they are most appreciated.
     
  4. Oh hey, I wanted to implement something like that for my LAN. I wonder if they'll sue me. ;)

    More seriously though, why on Earth does it need a driver? For a service like this, shouldn't they just be able to set up a DNS that you can point your router at?

    Anyway it's not "effortless security." A service like that can miss stuff, and it won't protect you from an infected USB stick, or a worm propagating around your LAN. There's no "effortless security," only more or less effortful security. Not saying the product is bad, mind, just that it's overhyped (like everything these days).
     
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