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Firewall architecture decisions: perimeter protection strategy


Mike Chapple
06.13.2007
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When designing a firewall topology for your customer's network, you have three basic options. This tip is a brief primer on firewall architectures to enable you to select an appropriate architecture for use in various situations.

Choosing the right firewall topology: Bastion host, screened subnet or dual firewalls

Anyone building a perimeter protection strategy should plan to implement a defense-in-depth


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approach that utilizes multiple security devices including firewalls, border routers with packet filtering and intrusion-detection systems. One of the most common questions is, "Where should I place firewalls for maximum effectiveness?"

Learn more about firewall topologies and picking a perimeter protection strategy best suited to your customer's network.

Get more tips on building a firewall architecture.


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