Outbound Internet Access

The concept of outbound Internet access really relates back to perimeter defenses. However, the protection of such access is so often neglected within the average organization that I felt it warranted its own section in this book. As I mentioned previously, outbound Internet access (when internal employees access the Internet) poses security issues that are often overlooked. There are many inherent dangers in allowing employees to access the Internet that should be taken into consideration when developing Internet security practices.

Applying the Rules of Security to Outbound Internet Access

When allowing employees to access the Internet, some specific rules should be kept in mind. Giving someone Internet access is a ...

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