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In the Enterprise Firewall solution, each FortiGate device has a specific role, depending on where it is installed and what assets it is protecting. In this lesson you will learn about the Distributed Enterprise Firewall (DEFW), Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), Data Center Firewall (DCFW), and Internal Segmentation Firewall (ISFW). DEFWs are usually smaller devices installed in branch offices and remote sites. Distributed enterprises usually don't follow a standardized enterprise network design, and therefore multiple layers are collapsed into one or two layers. They are connected to the corporate headquarters using a VPN. DEFWs are all-in-one security devices, doing firewall, application control, IPS, web filtering, and antivirus inspection. NGFWs are usually deployed for firewall, application visibility, intrusion prevention, malware detection, and VPNs. NGFWs can play the traditional role of the entry-point firewall or, depending on the network infrastructure, can be deployed in...

• General IT Security Administration. • Network Security. • Application Security. • Security Architect. • Risk Management. • Security Audit, Testing and Incident Response. • Cryptography. 1. What is information security and how is it achieved? Information security is achieved through a structured risk management process that: Identifies information, related assets and the threats, vulnerability and impact of unauthorized access Evaluates risks Makes decisions about how to address or treat risks i.e. avoid, mitigate, share or accept When mitigated, selects, designs and implements security controls Monitors activities and makes adjustments to address any new issues, changes, or improvements.  2. What are the core principles of information security? There are three basic principles of information security: Confidentiality Integrity Availability Together, these principles are known as the CIA Triad. For maximum effectiveness, every infosec program must implement these principles and ad...