Re: Distributed Firewalls

[Christopher Condie <condie () OAKLAND EDU>]

Here at Oakland University we are in the process of implementing
distributed firewall architecture.  The clear benefit is this
architecture allows us to strengthen and protect our three distinct
networks.  (Administrative, Academic, and Student)  Managing more than
one central firewall appears to be the only drawback, but I would take
that any day.

Christopher R. Condie
Oakland University
Office of Information Technology
Security Systems Analyst
Phone: (248) 370-4368
Fax: (248) 370-4209
condie () oakland edu

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Subject: [SECURITY] Distributed Firewalls

I am in the process of researching the benefits/drawbacks of using a
Distributed Firewall architecture campus wide.  I am curious as to what
experiences other Universities might have with this type of architecture
or
layout?  Or, are other Universities doing this type of layout.

Any information would be great.

thanks

Charles Crawford
University of Kansas
IT Security Officer
(785)864-0491
ccrawf () ku edu

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