Discussion Requirements

You are provided a handout containing various discussion points.

Tasks

Discuss the pros and cons of firewall deployments by answering the following questions:

What are the relevant issues surrounding firewall deployments?

How does one balance security requirements with usability requirements?

Summarize your thoughts in a Microsoft Word document checking for spelling and grammar, then submit it directly (cut & paste) into the discussion thread. Respond to at least two other students views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their posts or to defend your post.

Required Resources

Textbook and Internet

Handout: Firewall Implementation Planning

Submission Requirements

Format: Please enter directly into the Discussion Question window

Citation Style: Follow APA

At least 300 words

Spelling and Grammar count so I suggest you first type your post into MS Word and check for spelling and grammar. You can then cut & Paste into the Discussion Question thread.

Self-Assessment Checklist

I showed creativity when reflecting on potential issues (vulnerabilities, abuses, mistakes) around various strategies and deployments.

I identified at least two ways an administrator can balance security requirements with usability requirements.

I responded to at least two other students views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their choices or to defend my choices.