Static vs Dynamic IP Address for Security. Which is better?

[dragonmew]

Each have there flaws but atm on my ISP i was given a static IP and im wondering should iask them to change it to dynamic for security reasons

 

[Oxygen]

I don't know if they would change it unless you have a valid reason on why they should. I could be completely wrong though, I just use a vpn to change my ip and I have no speed loss.

 

[dragonmew]

they said that static ip's are mainly for a business when i mnot all home users should have dynamic ip addresses i didnt pay an extra for a static ip

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Dynamic IP vs Static IP
Static IP addressing is for one customer on one IP address and Dynamic IP addressing assigns a different IP address each time the ISP customer logs on to their computer, but this is dependent upon the Internet Service Provider (ISP) because some ISP's only change the IP address as they deem it necessary.

If you have Dynamic IP Addressing through your Website Host it means that you are sharing an IP Address with several other customers.

If you are a beginner on the internet, an avid internet user, are entertaining the thought of starting your own website business, are a gamer, use VOIP or VPN there are several things you should know about IP Addressing.

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In contrast, Dynamic IP addressing should not be used for VOIP, VPN, playing online games or game hosting because Dynamic IP addressing is less reliable then Static IP addressing and could cause the service to disconnect while you are on a VOIP, VPN or gaming.
Source http://whatismyipaddress.com/dynamic-static

 

[WalterWolf]

Dynamic is better because you can change it anytime,but if you wanna run server via router you need DynDns.

 

[Deleted member 178]

static is if you own a server or similar (teamspeak, FTP, etc...), if not go dynamic

 

[Petrovic]

People may think that the Dynamic IP address is more secure than the Static, as it changes with each session on the network and it becomes difficult for the hackers to find the computer. In contrast, a static IP address can become a security risk, because here the address is always the same and it is easier to track the computer for data mining purposes or someone who is really determined to find your computer and cause damage to it has a better chance of doing so or has more time to work on getting past your security. But, according to me, the type of IP address assigned has nothing to do with the security of the computer when you have a good security program or a firewall installed on it.

So, no matter what you use - a Dynamic IP address or a Static IP address, following safe Internet practices and using a good and updated security program on the computer keep your computer secure and protected from the Internet threats.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...-dynamic/6eee9598-ad27-4473-926d-11ef609e9441

using a good and updated security program on the computer keep your computer secure and protected from the Internet threats

+windows & software updates
+I recommend to use the VPN service, for example: cyberghost, etc....

 

[dragonmew]

with my pc config on the config forum i think static ip should be secure

 

[dragonmew]

thanks for the link so static and dynamic are as secure as the computer is really

 

[Deleted member 178]

what makes you secure is not the IP type, but the router & computer security setup