An initial sequence number generator is provided that prevents the local
server from being attacked while maintaining reliable data transfer. A
random intermediate value is created that is unique to each connection
identifier and is combined with a random value created from a global
counter to generate the initial sequence number. The counter capable of
monotonically increasing by both a fixed and variable amount for ensuring
that the same connection identifier does not have data collisions from
competing sequence numbers within a predetermined period of time, and
also to ensures randomness of the initial sequence number on a per
connection basis for preventing attacks on the local server.