Proper Firewall Implementation Procedure

A firewall implementation procedure should prescribe the systematic process to install and configure a firewall properly. Because each firewall product is different and each type of deployment is likely different (for example, a border firewall versus an internal host firewall), you may even find that you need several firewall implementation guides.

The specifics of an implementation guide are different for each organization. Customizing a plan for your specific environment is essential to obtain the best security from the deployed firewall. However, every plan should have certain common elements. Whether you are developing your own firewall implementation policy or revising an existing one, use the ...

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