Overview
Firewalls are used to block network traffic to reduce the risk of unwanted network intrusions.
Available To
Staff and Faculty
Features
- Firewalls are filters for network traffic and can be a either a device on the network or software on a computer or server.
- Network firewalls serve to secure the College's assets and block systems from connecting to or receiving traffic from known bad addresses.
- Firewalls are turned on for college owned Windows computers and are managed by IT to minimize risks from malicious content, like malware
- Requests for new firewall rules are evaluated to ensure compliance with F9. Information Security Policy and the IT security program .
Getting Started
- Staff or faculty with a demonstrated need may submit a Firewall Rule Request for a new rule or to modify or remove an existing rule. To do so please select Request Firewall Change in the upper right hand corner of this page.