Question

Identify requirements that should be considered when determining the locations and features of firewalls. What are some important steps to take to keep firewalls effective?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The requirements to be considered while determining the firewalls' features and locations are:

• The reason so as to why to implement a firewall

• Traffic inspection type required to be accomplished.
• Best OS, i.e., Operating System suitable for the work need.
• The method to fir firewall into the topology (network).
• Making decision whether the firm is more suitable for software solution or application.

Some of the importants steps to be taken for the firewalls to remain effective:-

• Use of strong password.
• according to the usage, tweak the settings of the firewall.
• Enable auto update for firewall.
• Maintain consistency in settings throughout the network.
• addition of multiple layers to the security and computer system.
• Application of encryption (128 bit WEP).
• Analysis of the traffic both outbound and inbound and taking appropriate measures.
• Always check for leaks and ports.