Answer and Explanation:
The requirements to be considered while determining the firewalls' features and locations are:
- The reason so as to why to implement a firewall
- Traffic inspection type required to be accomplished.
- Best OS, i.e., Operating System suitable for the work need.
- The method to fir firewall into the topology (network).
- Making decision whether the firm is more suitable for software solution or application.
Some of the importants steps to be taken for the firewalls to remain effective:-
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Use of strong password.
- according to the usage, tweak the settings of the firewall.
- Enable auto update for firewall.
- Maintain consistency in settings throughout the network.
- addition of multiple layers to the security and computer system.
- Application of encryption (128 bit WEP).
- Analysis of the traffic both outbound and inbound and taking appropriate measures.
- Always check for leaks and ports.
