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.