Assignment:
Discussion Requirements
You are provided a handout describing a scenario and the various firewall security strategies.
Tasks
Discuss the scenario described in the handout. Next, review each of the security strategies in order to determine which strategies should be selected for use in the described scenario. The discussion should include the pros and cons of each strategy and a description of why each strategy should be applied or ignored in the network environment. Also, discuss the following questions:
• Which strategies are more expensive to deploy and maintain?
• Which strategies allow for the retention of data integrity?
• Which strategies allow for stringent inbound data inspection?
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 Security Strategies
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 selected at least three strategies and cited content to support my recommendations.
• I discussed relevant details, such as the top priority of data integrity and the budgetary restrictions that exist.
• I responded to at least two other students' views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their choices or to defend my choices.