Develop an effective firewall solution for your small or medium-size business

Many small and medium-size organizations implement firewalls only at a very basic level. Only after experiencing security-related problems do they realize the importance of documentation, audit, and accountability. But there is an abundance of software available to audit your network and systems, some even free and included with your OS. Even without a budget for commercial auditing or network monitoring systems, you can perform self-audits, which will allow your organization to gain awareness about and better control over your IT resources. In this sample chapter from Firewall Policies and VPN Configurations: The Essential Field Guide for Multitasking Security Professionals, learn how to develop effective firewall policies and solutions on any size budget. Covered solutions include:

• Mapping your systems
• Improving accountability with identity management
• Lowering risks with application layer filtering

Title: Firewall Policies and VPN Configurations: The Essential Field Guide for Multitasking Security Professionals
ISBN: 1597490881
Published: September 2006
Authors: Anne Henmi (Editor), Dale Liu, Stephanie Miller, Mark Lucas, Abhishek Singh, Jennifer Davis
Chapter: Chapter 9: Medium Business (<2000 People)
Published by Syngress Publishing