diff --git a/chapter08/sysklogd.xml b/chapter08/sysklogd.xml
index c66d5d455..f86718873 100644
--- a/chapter08/sysklogd.xml
+++ b/chapter08/sysklogd.xml
@@ -86,6 +86,9 @@ mail.* -/var/log/mail.log
 user.* -/var/log/user.log
 *.emerg *
 
+# Do not open any internet ports.
+secure_mode 2
+
 # End /etc/syslog.conf</literal>
 EOF</userinput></screen>