Information

The following documents will provide an introduction to departmental firewalls, some examples of firewall installations, as well as specific information that must be compiled prior to the implementation of a firewall.

Additionally, it is recommended that departmental technical staff familiarize themselves with the "Firewalls on RUNet" technical document. This document discusses the architectural design issues regarding the placement of a firewall on the RUNet and the issues surrounding the installation. It does not deal with specific scenarios or examples, but contains pertinent information for depatments contemplating a firewall installation on their local network.

• What is a firewall?
• How does a firewall fit into an overall security strategy?
• How a firewall fits into the network; graphic examples.
• What information is needed when considering and planning a firewall implementation?
• "My department is interested in a hardware firewall solution. Where do we begin?"

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