Firewall Configuration

Overview

You have been assigned to create a training manual for NSSD’s IT personnel in which you test, describe, and recommend a variety of network security tools that, when used properly, will mitigate both the risk of future breaches and the effects of a breach when it takes place.

Prompt

Now it is time to create your training manual section on the configuration of custom firewall functions and rules to secure the inside network. Continue using the Training Manual Template document to develop the section on firewalls.

For each section of the training manual, develop guidelines for employees to select and employ specific software, tools, or methods to address the elements of the section topic. Your guidelines serve as recommendations of specific tools and criteria for determining when to use these tools.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

• Illustrate the process of rule creation and firewall configuration.
• Explain the process and criteria for blocking, allowing, and filtering traffic.
• Outline the steps for segmenting networks. Be sure to describe the benefits of the segmenting strategies.
• Create guidelines for the implementation of methods for detecting attacks.

What to Submit

Fill in Section Two of the Training Manual Template document. This section contains two main parts with additional subtopics related to firewall configuration and use. This section should address best practices and tools and methodology for configuring firewalls. For this assignment, you must follow these formatting guidelines: 12-point Times New Roman font and APA references and citations.

Continue with the attached template…