[FW1] ftp to the firewall, is it ok?

[Edward Saxon <ed_saxon@hotmail.com>]

Hello,

I want to set up a secure ftp (no anonymous allowed, must be authenticated) 
server on our site where authorized clients and contractors can transfer 
files.

Basically, we do not have a DMZ, so people will come in and go out directory 
through the firewall.

It will look like this:

INTERNET  <<==>>  FIREWALL  <<==>>   SECURE FTP SERVER

Is it a problem to have non-anonymous ftp loaded on the firewall? Users will 
authenticate directly onto the firewall coming in and going out.  Is this a 
problem?  If so, what are the risks?  If not, please explain.

Is it ever a problem to have ftp loaded directly on a firewall?  Should 
users ever connect DIRECTLY to the firewall?

Thanks!

Ed


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