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by tlyn 1 view

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Have you evaluated or have been using a Fort Knox Policy router and firewall? Please let me know the good and bad points.

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by fluxit

By Fort Knox policy router and firewall I assume this is a linguistical phrase for fortress style policy vs some well known fort knox policy product. Please correct if wrong.

Typically, defending the network with a router and firewall centers on a virtual DMZ where honey pots and Intrusion detection devices are also placed. This DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is sandwiched by routers. Usually policy is set based on several criteria.

1. Services you desire to establish across the DMZ
2. The 11 types of port probes
3. The 9 steps hacker's use

in short all unused ports are turned off and the router pass only authorized IP's and filter for fragmented packets. If a highly vulnerable sevice is established across the DMZ a VPN is often used from point to point.

look forward to your response.

by tlyn

Thanks for your response.

Alcatel sells a firewall having parts with the following description:

1. Fort Knox Policy Router Model CE-25

2. Fort Knox Policy Server Model PS-50

I have sent email to the Alcatel engineer to find out if "Fort Knox Policy" is a type of firewall policy used by several manufacturers, or, if this name only applies to Alcatel's product.

by fluxit

Thanks, I'll avoid tech support questions as it is difficult to pin down your specific issue over the internet.

by tlyn

Have anyone used or evaluated this particular firewall box?
I am not asking for technical details, only if anyone had good/bad experience with the equipment.
If this type of discussion is not acceptable here then could you please suggest a more appropiate discussion group?

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