Firewalls – Overview and Best Practices
Firewalls – Overview and Best Practices
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Table of Contents................................................................................................................ 3 Firewalls – Overview and Best Practices............................................................................ 4 Abstract ............................................................................................................................... 4 Hardware vs. Software Firewalls........................................................................................ 4 Implementation – Things to Consider................................................................................. 7 Configuring Access Rules................................................................................................... 9 Firewall Logs and Auditing .............................................................................................. 10 Summary ........................................................................................................................... 12
©Copyright 2005 Decipher Information Systems All Rights Reserved
Firewalls – Overview and Best Practices
Abstract
The importance of securing an organization’s internal network has always been high. In today’s world of technology hackers, viruses, mal-ware, and identity theft, companies both large and small have found that properly securing their networks is a
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................ 3 Firewalls – Overview and Best Practices............................................................................ 4 Abstract ............................................................................................................................... 4 Hardware vs. Software Firewalls........................................................................................ 4 Implementation – Things to Consider................................................................................. 7 Configuring Access Rules................................................................................................... 9 Firewall Logs and Auditing .............................................................................................. 10 Summary ........................................................................................................................... 12
©Copyright 2005 Decipher Information Systems All Rights Reserved
Firewalls – Overview and Best Practices
Abstract
The importance of securing an organization’s internal network has always been high. In today’s world of technology hackers, viruses, mal-ware, and identity theft, companies both large and small have found that properly securing their networks is a