Checkpoint Next Generation Security Administration

Chapter 4

Creating a Security Policy

Solutions in this chapter:

■ Reasons for a Security Policy

■ How to Write a Security Policy

■ Implementing a Security Policy

■ Installing a Security Policy

■ Policy Files

☑ Summary

☑ Solutions Fast Track

☑ Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

This chapter covers an important topic, which is how to define a security policy. This is something you need to do early on so that you can find the right solution for your specific environment. Once you determine how you want to enforce security in your company, then you will know whether you really need to spend the time and effort involved in setting up user authentication, or whether you’d rather use your existing LDAP server, which would save you a lot of trouble. Once you ...