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Here is the very simple but practical explanation why: https://0day.work/an-example-why-nat-is-not-security/ https://0day.work/an-example-why-nat-is-not-securit
by xvilka 2y ago
Here is the very simple but practical explanation why: https://0day.work/an-example-why-nat-is-not-security/ https://0day.work/an-example-why-nat-is-not-security/
And more high-level explanation as well: https://www.f5.com/resources/white-papers/the-myth-of-network-address-translation-as-security https://www.f5.com/resources/white-papers/the-myth-of-networ...
- otabdeveloper4 2y agoThat's bullshit. "Security" is not a binary switch. NAT is a useful tool in your security toolbox when you want a more nuanced take than either "ban all ports" or "let every port flap open on the internets, #yolo".
- Dagger2 2y agoNAT is useless for that. Firewalls are the tool for blocking connections.