Appliance Firewalls - A Detailed Review

Explore a comprehensive review of network firewall appliances in this 1-hour 22-minute conference talk from Black Hat USA 1999. Delve into the world of the "new breed" of network security devices, examining their claims of "plug and play" and "zero maintenance" capabilities. Gain insights from Brent Huston, an experienced information security consultant, as he presents a feature-by-feature examination of these appliances, discusses vendor claims, and shares results from real-world tests conducted on nearly two dozen devices. Learn about the potential benefits and limitations of these security appliances, and understand their impact on network administration. Discover valuable information to help evaluate the effectiveness of appliance firewalls in protecting your network infrastructure.