Identify requirements that should be considered when determining the locations and features of firewalls. What are some important steps to take to keep firewalls effective?

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Anne Duran

5 February, 02:56

Identify requirements that should be considered when determining the locations and features of firewalls. What are some important steps to take to keep firewalls effective?

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Briley Cardenas · Answer 1

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The requirements to be considered while determining the firewalls' features and locations are:

The reason so as to why to implement a firewall Traffic inspection type required to be accomplished. Best OS, i. e., Operating System suitable for the work need. The method to fir firewall into the topology (network). Making decision whether the firm is more suitable for software solution or application.

Some of the importants steps to be taken for the firewalls to remain effective:-

Use of strong password. according to the usage, tweak the settings of the firewall. Enable auto update for firewall. Maintain consistency in settings throughout the network. addition of multiple layers to the security and computer system. Application of encryption (128 bit WEP). Analysis of the traffic both outbound and inbound and taking appropriate measures. Always check for leaks and ports.