Chapter 04-Packet Filtering.ppt

Packet Filtering Chapter 4 Learning Objectives Understand packets and packet filtering Understand approaches to packet filtering Set specific filtering rules Packet Filters Either block or allow transmission of packets of information based on criteria such as port, IP address, and protocol Review the header, strip it off, and replace it with a new header before sending it to a specific location within the network Fundamental components of firewalls Common Rules for Packet Filtering Drop all inbound connections; allow only outbound connections on Ports 80 HTTP , 25 SMTP , and 21 FTP Elimi