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> >formal analysis. While it's true that Sidewinder isn't being subjected
> >to an A1 style formal analysis, it benefits from the legacy of those
> >design decisions.
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> So, does Sidewinder hold up against the current set of attacks?
I do not profess to know the consensus, but I do not have a high opinion
of sidewinder. The discussions I've seen in the last few months on Sidewinder
have branded them as a "marketing" before "technical" company. While this
may be untrue, it left a bad taste in my mouth. I know of at least two
"Sidewinder Challenges" and I know at least one of these challenges resulted
in their firewall being cracked. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I just don't trust
their package. I would be interested in hearing other people's final opinions.
I would have a much higher confidence in a product such as MIDnet's SecurIt,
which is based on TIS's crystal box toolkit. (<- Shameless plug)
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