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AndyCalling · 09-11-2011, 23:36

As bugs are discovered, MS fix them with patches. Bugs are a different issue and not what these third party security systems are trying to fix. I don't think that VM or any third party would recommend that if I install their package I needn't install MS security patches through Windows Update as they are released.

The system has to have holes, ways in and out, ways to make things happen. It can be restricted as much as you like, but there is a trade off with usability. Sometimes it is best to keep the functionality and have a sentry watching the hole for illicit activity. After all, wouldn't your PC be even safer if you removed all the user logins? No pesky users increasing risk? Of course it would but, to maintain usefulness, using passwords to police entry is a better option.

I still see no reason why anyone would need to dump what comes with Windows and get in another option. Until I see a reason to shift from the default position I may as well not bother, if all these third party packages are trying to do is fix a problem that isn't there by replacing a wheel with a wheel then what's the point?

My only concern is that there is a reason that I'm missing, so I'm on the hunt for it.

09-11-2011, 23:36	#17
AndyCalling cf.addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southampton (Switch PT2) Services: Fixed phone service (inclusive weekend calls) & internet service (200/12meg) Posts: 493	Re: Virgin Media Security v10 As bugs are discovered, MS fix them with patches. Bugs are a different issue and not what these third party security systems are trying to fix. I don't think that VM or any third party would recommend that if I install their package I needn't install MS security patches through Windows Update as they are released. The system has to have holes, ways in and out, ways to make things happen. It can be restricted as much as you like, but there is a trade off with usability. Sometimes it is best to keep the functionality and have a sentry watching the hole for illicit activity. After all, wouldn't your PC be even safer if you removed all the user logins? No pesky users increasing risk? Of course it would but, to maintain usefulness, using passwords to police entry is a better option. I still see no reason why anyone would need to dump what comes with Windows and get in another option. Until I see a reason to shift from the default position I may as well not bother, if all these third party packages are trying to do is fix a problem that isn't there by replacing a wheel with a wheel then what's the point? My only concern is that there is a reason that I'm missing, so I'm on the hunt for it.