To enforce the Security Policy correctly, a Security Gateway requires:

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Last Updated on September 26, 2021 by Admin

To enforce the Security Policy correctly, a Security Gateway requires:

  • a routing table
  • awareness of the network topology
  • a Demilitarized Zone
  • a Security Policy install
Explanation:

The network topology represents the internal network (both the LAN and the DMZ) protected by the gateway. The gateway must be aware of the layout of the network topology to:
Correctly enforce the Security Policy.
Ensure the validity of IP addresses for inbound and outbound traffic.
Configure a special domain for Virtual Private Networks.