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Chapter 13: Firewall Implementation

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Given a brief scenario, you will learn which parts of an organization need to be protected and why.

Discussion Requirements

This discussion focuses on an insurance company that handles private medical data and accepts credit card payments for insurance premiums.

Tasks

Discuss why the following must be protected in this context (what are the risks):

What are ways in which each of the above items can be protected in this context?

Summarize your thoughts by handwriting information in the provided worksheet or in a Microsoft Word document and submit it to your instructor. Respond to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their choices or to defend your choice.

Required Resources

None

Submission Requirements

  • Format: Microsoft Word
  • Font: Arial, Size 12, Double-Space
  • Citation Style: MLA
  • Length: 1–2 pages

Self-Assessment Checklist

  • I described at least one risk to each of the listed entities.
  • I described at least one method for protecting each of the listed entities.
  • I responded to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their choices or to defend my choices.