Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Is my organization large enough to have a firewall?

Organizations of all sizes are susceptible to attacks and /or hacks. If your organization doesn't have a firewall, it is vulnerable.

What does a firewall protect against?

Our firewalls are configured to only accept traffic that is requested/initiated from within your network. They will not allow outside traffic that wasn't requested from your network to enter.

Do the firewalls stop viruses and worms?

Yes, a firewall can stop a virus and/or worm if the equipment that is purchased has the capability to do so.

My organization already has a firewall. Can IHETS manage it?

Yes, depending on the make and model of the firewall.

Is network safety for my organization 100 percent certain with a firewall?

No, it never is; however, IHETS professionals will ensure your organization's firewall is updated with the latest technology and patches as they become available.

Can a firewall act as DHCP or NAT/PAT server?

Yes. Due to its robust nature, the a firewall can run NAT (network address translation) and PAT (port address translation), thus freeing up your router to do what it does best—route traffic.

 

For more information about network security, contact:

Ed Stockey
Assistant director for applications and operations support
Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System (IHETS)
714 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3112
Phone: 317.263.8943
E-mail