SV: Firewall Basics

From: Kim Guldberg (kim_at_bufferzone.dk)
Date: 07/21/04

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    To: "'Jennifer Fountain'" <jfountain@rbinc.com>, <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
    Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:09:55 +0200
    
    

    Generally it's a great idea to have different vendor, or rather different OS
    based firewalls since having two PIX firewalls would leave you vulnerable to
    the same exploits if a hole in PIX was found.

    The problem is knowledge. If you are used to work with PIX maybe it's better
    to stay with PIX rather then take in a new product/vendor that you don't
    know.

    One solution could be to use Firewall Builder to build your rule set.
    FWBilder can create firewall rule set's for different firewalls (NetFilter,
    PIX and FW 1 if I remember correctly)

    Best regards

    Kim Guldberg

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    Fra: Jennifer Fountain [mailto:jfountain@rbinc.com]
    Sendt: 21. juli 2004 17:19
    Til: security-basics@securityfocus.com
    Emne: Firewall Basics

    Hi all:

    I am designing a "service" network that is separate from our
    "production" network. Our web sites, email server, etc will be
    utilizing this network; whereas, internet traffic and vpn traffic will
    utilize the other. My question is in regards to firewalls. Currently,
    I am using a PIX for my production network. From what I have been
    hearing, it is recommended to use two different firewall vendors in this
    situation. Is this a general consensus with all of you? Or do you
    think having another pix would be ok? Thanks for any info!

    Kind Regards,

    Jennifer

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