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Firewall Analysis and Operation Methods

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Firewall Analysis and Operation Methods (PDF, 2.26MB)Published: 23 Oct, 2006
Created by:
Kim Cary

This paper shows how to meet the challenge of low fiscal impact by using open source tools and re-purposing equipment in-hand. The challenge of low service impact was met through three layers of analysis before cutover. The methods used to develop this analysis are structured for re-use in other firewall projects and presented for use by others with similar challenges.