Firewall Policies and VPN Configurations

Chapter 1

Network Security Policy

Topics in this chapter:

■ Defining Your Organization

■ Trusted Networks

■ Untrusted Networks

☑ Summary

☑ Solutions Fast Track

☑ Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

Deploying a network security policy is a significant and serious undertaking. Making good decisions in this matter will save a great deal of money and prevent many future security issues on your network, while making incorrect or hasty decisions will lay the foundation for an insecure network infrastructure. Creating a network security policy will affect your organization in a number of ways, including (but not limited to):

■ Financial A new network security policy may require you to purchase new equipment and software, such as firewalls, IPS (intrusion protection/prevention ...