Firewall Implementation Planning Discussion

(RS) Discussion Question 7: Firewall Implementation Planning

Discussion Requirements

You are provided a handout containing various discussion points.

Tasks

Discuss the pros and cons of firewall deployments by answering the following questions:

  • What are the relevant issues surrounding firewall deployments?
  • How does one balance security requirements with usability requirements?

Summarize your thoughts in a Microsoft Word document checking for spelling and grammar, then submit it directly (cut & paste) into the discussion thread. Respond to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their posts or to defend your post.

Required Resources

Submission Requirements

  • Format: Please enter directly into the Discussion Question window
  • Citation Style: Follow APA
  • At least 300 words
  • Spelling and Grammar count so I suggest you first type your post into MS Word and check for spelling and grammar. You can then cut & Paste into the Discussion Question thread.

Self-Assessment Checklist

  • I showed creativity when reflecting on potential issues (vulnerabilities, abuses, mistakes) around various strategies and deployments.
  • I identified at least two ways an administrator can balance security requirements with usability requirements.
  • I responded to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their choices or to defend my choices.