Firewalls: Security, Access, Cloud Past, Present and Future

PANELISTS:
Chris Hoff Juniper Networks Nir Zuk Palo Alto Networks

MODERATOR:
Vik Phatak NSS Labs Jody Brazil FireMon

Session ID: STAR-106 Session Classification: Advanced

Is the Firewall Dead?

Is there a role for centralized security?
Mobile access is pervasive Remote access is mandatory Cloud solutions defeat the purpose

Has the firewall lost its value in the enterprise?

Applications all tunnel over http any way Data, not the network, is what needs protected Users, not IP Addresses, need access

The (New?) Role of the Firewall

What is a Next Generation Firewall?
User Identification Application Management

Next Gen Firewalls dont solve everything. Whats next for Next Gen firewalls?

What To Do With Your Firewall

Accept the Limitations of the Firewall

Understand the limitations of firewalls in security
Use appropriate solutions for specific threats Dont accept a false sense of security Implement complimentary technology where necessary

Plan to Use New and Old Technology

Take advantage of Next Generation firewalls
User Identification to manage users, not IPs Application Management to control applications, not ports

Consider where NG firewalls make sense

Consider migration or upgrade to NG firewalls. Outbound gateway access Internal user control to restricted applications

Dont throw away traditional port-based firewalls

Good inbound control limit access and risk

After Todays Discussion

Understand the landscape of modern firewall technology Understand the limitations of traditional and next generation firewalls Identify if firewalls still have a role in your organizations security architecture