Guidelines on Firewalls and Firewall Policy

Wack, John

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ITL Bulletin

Guidelines on Firewalls and Firewall Policy

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Date Published: Jan 2002

Author(s)

John Wack (NIST)

Abstract

This ITL Bulletin discusses advances in firewall technology and outlines a number of issues involved in selecting the right kind of firewall for your organizational environment. It contains a series of recommendations for configuring and managing firewalls. The bulletin summarizes NIST Special Publication 800-41, Guidelines on Firewalls and Firewall Policy.

Keywords

firewalls; network security; security policies; security threats

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Document History:
01/01/02: ITL Bulletin (Final)