Building a Firewall: What you need to know before setting up a firewall
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Description: Mandy's first article on firewalls helped you get to know your needs and put your security policies in place. In this, her second article on firewalls, Mandy focuses on the technologies available on the market today and some key decisions that need to be made throughout the selection process. The three main firewall technologies are: packet filter, proxy, and stateful inspection. Mandy reviews the pros and cons of each technology, as well as their advances, hybrids, features, and customization.
