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Overview Security is a difficult job that involves constant care. Computer systems or other networked devices are vulnerable by virtue of their ability to connect and communicate with other systems. A firewall reduces some of the risk by reducing the number of devices that can communicate with a protected host. Purchasing and installing a firewall device or software is only part of the job. After installation, rulesets must be defined and adjusted for new applications; emergency steps must be taken when new compromising techniques are made known; hardware must be maintained and replaced. The skills required are significant.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Northwestern University	File Format	PDF
Date Published	June 2003
Format	White Papers
Topics	Firewalls, Network Security, Security Tools

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