Guidelines on Firewalls and Firewall Policy

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Abstract:

This document provides guidelines for Federal organizations acquisition and use of security-related Information Technology IT products. These guidelines provide advice to agencies for sensitive i.e., non-national security unclassified systems. NISTs advice is given in the context of larger recommendations regarding computer systems security.

Author(s):
Wack, John ; Cutler, Ken ; Pole, Jamie
Author Organization(s):
BOOZ-ALLEN AND HAMILTON INC MCLEAN VA
Supplementary Note:
--Original contains color plates: All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0075

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NIST
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_6.4.2_Protect Data and Networks; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTRONIC SECURITY, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, VULNERABILITY, COMPUTER NETWORKS, INTERNET, INTRUSION DETECTION, COMPUTER VIRUSES, COMPUTER ACCESS CONTROL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
IATAC COLLECTION, *FIREWALLS
Report Date:
2002 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2002 Apr 03