Title: Install a basic firewall.
Course: Cybersecurity Systems Technology, Advanced (10109-IV) > Section: Understanding Network Security

Installation should include configuration and the following:

- Types of firewalls
  - Host-based
  - Network-based
  - Software vs. hardware
  - Application aware/context aware
  - SOHO firewall
  - Stateful vs. stateless inspection
  - Unified Threat Management (UTM)

- Settings/techniques
  - Access Control List (ACL)
  - Virtual wire vs. routed
  - DMZ
  - Implicit deny
  - Block/allow
  - Outbound traffic
  - Inbound traffic
  - Firewall placement
  - Internal/external

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are firewalls used for on networks?
- What are the advantages/disadvantages of software vs. hardware firewalls?
- What is the purpose of a DMZ?