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Guide on Firewall Selection: Recommendations and Policies

Calendar Oct 31, 2001 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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A draft of the Guide to Firewall Selection and Policy Recommendations (.pdf format) is now available for public comment. This document is intended for technical managers in the firewall and network security areas, but it would also prove useful to those wishing to know more about firewall technology and recommended policies. . . . A draft of the Guide to Firewall Selection and Policy Recommendations (.pdf format) is now available for public comment. This document is intended for technical managers in the firewall and network security areas, but it would also prove useful to those wishing to know more about firewall technology and recommended policies.

We are particularly interested in any comments regarding the policy section of the document and the appendix of policy recommendations, e.g., is it understandable, are the policies realistic, should they be modified? Comments and questions are requested by November 10, 2001 and may be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

This URL also contains pointers to many other great PDF documents including information on digitial signature standards, risk management guides, and more.