Chapter 4
Firewall Practical Applications
Chapter Objectives
After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, you will be able to:
Explain the requirements of single machine, small office, network, and enterprise firewalls.
Evaluate the needs and constraints of an individual or company to determine what type of firewall solution is appropriate.
Compare popular firewall solutions.
Recommend an appropriate firewall solution for a given situation.
Introduction
Chapter 3, “Fundamentals of Firewalls,” discussed the conceptual basis for the firewall. That chapter provided foundational information about firewall functionality. This chapter continues that process into the practical aspects of firewall selection. Firewalls can be classified ...
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