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    This document discusses firewalls, including what they are, how they work, and examples of firewall software. It provides an overview of hardware and software firewalls, how firewall rules function, and considerations for using personal firewall software. It also describes the firewall services and products offered by NUIT, including the process for departments to request and implement firewalls. Finally, it discusses the Windows XP and Mac OS X built-in firewall features.

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    This document discusses firewalls, including what they are, how they work, and examples of firewall software. It provides an overview of hardware and software firewalls, how firewall rules function, and considerations for using personal firewall software. It also describes the firewall services and products offered by NUIT, including the process for departments to request and implement firewalls. Finally, it discusses the Windows XP and Mac OS X built-in firewall features.

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    An Introduction To Firewalls

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    An Introduction to Firewalls

    By:

    David Moss, NUIT Technology Support Services


    Vince Celindro, NUIT Telecommunications and Network Services
    Robert Vance, NUIT Telecommunications and Network Services
    Barbara Mims, Office of Alumni Relations and Development
    Agenda
    • Firewall Basics for the Beginning User
    • NUIT Firewall Offering
    • Case Study – Desktop Firewall Software
    Implementation for the Office of Alumni
    Relations and Development
    • Questions and Answers
    What is a Firewall?
    • A firewall is hardware, software, or a
    combination of both that is used to prevent
    unauthorized programs or Internet users
    from accessing a private network and/or a
    single computer
    Hardware vs. Software Firewalls
    • Hardware Firewalls
    – Protect an entire network
    – Implemented on the router level
    – Usually more expensive, harder to configure
    • Software Firewalls
    – Protect a single computer
    – Usually less expensive, easier to configure
    How does a software firewall work?
    • Inspects each individual “packet” of data
    as it arrives at either side of the firewall
    • Inbound to or outbound from your
    computer
    • Determines whether it should be allowed
    to pass through or if it should be blocked
    Firewall Rules
    • Allow – traffic that flows automatically
    because it has been deemed as “safe”
    (Ex. Meeting Maker, Eudora, etc.)
    • Block – traffic that is blocked because it
    has been deemed dangerous to your
    computer
    • Ask – asks the user whether or not the
    traffic is allowed to pass through
    What a personal firewall can do
    • Stop hackers from accessing your
    computer
    • Protects your personal information
    • Blocks “pop up” ads and certain cookies
    • Determines which programs can access
    the Internet
    What a personal firewall cannot do
    • Cannot prevent e-mail viruses
    – Only an antivirus product with updated
    definitions can prevent e-mail viruses
    • After setting it initially, you can forget
    about it
    – The firewall will require periodic updates to
    the rulesets and the software itself
    Considerations when using
    personal firewall software
    • If you did not initialize an action and your
    firewall picks up something, you should
    most likely deny it and investigate it
    • It’s a learning process (Ex. Spooler
    Subsystem App)
    • If you notice you cannot do something you
    did prior to the installation, there is a good
    chance it might be because of your firewall
    Examples of personal firewall
    software
    • ZoneAlarm <www.zonelabs.com>
    • BlackICE Defender <http://blackice.iss.net>
    • Tiny Personal Firewall <www.tinysoftware.com>
    • Norton Personal Firewall <www.symantec.com>

    ***Please be sure to read the license agreement


    carefully to verify that the firewall can be legally
    used at home and/or the office.
    Windows XP Firewall
    • Currently *not* enabled by default
    • Enable under Start -> Settings -> Control
    Panel
    • Select Local Area Connection
    • Select the Properties button
    • Click the “Advanced” tab
    Windows XP firewall
    Updates to Windows XP Firewall
    • *Will* be enabled in default installations of
    Windows XP Service Pack 2
    • Ports will be closed except when they are
    in use
    • Improved user interface for easier
    configuration
    • Improved application compatibility when
    firewall is enabled
    Mac OS X firewall
    • *Not* enabled by default
    • Enable under System Preferences
    • Select Sharing
    • Click “Firewall” tab
    • Click “Start” button
    Mac OS X firewall
    NUIT Firewall Service
    Why Netscreen?
    • Comparison of the Big 3
    – Hardware vs. Software
    – Transparent Mode vs. Routing Mode
    – Distributed Management
    – Pricing Models
    The Process
    • A Department requests a FW Consultation
    • TNS Organizes a Meeting
    • The Department Provides the List of
    Machines they want to Protect
    • TNS Measures Bandwidth Requirements
    • TNS Prepares a FW Proposal
    • The Department Makes their Decision
    The Process continued...
    • TNS Installs the FW in a Passive State
    • TNS Logs All Traffic from the Target Hosts
    • TNS Develops a Rule Set
    • The Department Oks the Rule Set
    • TNS Activates the Rule Set
    • Everyone's Happy =)
    Final Notes
    • Rule Management
    • Default Allow vs. Default Deny
    • Firewalls do NOT Solve the Entire Problem
    Additional Information
    • Visit the following websites:
    • http://www.it.northwestern.edu/reference/firewall/firewall_strategies_wp.html
    • http://www.juniper.net/netscreen_com.html

    • Or simply email:
    – nsg-net@northwestern.edu
    – consulting-services@northwestern.edu

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