firewall survey

[Dana Holland]

Although this isn't entirely on topic for this list, I thought this 
would be an excellent group to ask...

As our college prepares for reaccreditation, we're starting to evaluate 
some of our internal processes.  I'm trying to compare what we do with 
others when it comes to technology, so I've designed a little survey 
dedicated to just one decision-making process you might have to go 
through.  If you have time to answer these questions, it would be very 
much appreciated.

1.  Does your institution/organization use a firewall at the enterprise 
level (institution-wide)?

2.  Do you use a commercial product or a self-built product?

3.  Is your firewall considered to be a hardware appliance or a software 
solution?

4.  Related to question 3, do you feel that one is better than the 
other?  Why or why not?

5.  What factors are involved in your decision to choose a firewall?

6.  Do you have a formal management process for evaluating a firewall? 
If so, would you be willing to share it?

7.  Obviously, cost and personnel experience are major factors when 
choosing a firewall?  Are there other factors that are just as important?

Thanks in advance for your help.
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Dana Holland    dana.holland at navarrocollege.edu 903-875-7355
Navarro College    Corsicana, TX
http://www.navarrocollege.edu/staff_pages/dana/dana.html
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All opinions stated are my own, and probably don't even
vaguely resemble those of Navarro College.  :)