Deploying a zone-based firewall
In this section, you will learn how to implement a ZPF using a Cisco IOS router on a network. To get started with this exercise, we'll be using the Cisco Packet Tracer application. This application will allow us to create a simulated Cisco environment to practice our skills and gain experience.
The objective of this lab is to configure a Cisco IOS router as a ZPF. This will allow the ZPF to allow (permit) host devices on the internal network (inside zone) to access external devices (outside zone). However, it will restrict traffic that is originating from the outside zone that is attempting to access any resources within the inside zone.
Before building the lab environment, the following are a couple of important factors:
- In the lab topology, use Cisco 2911 routers and Cisco 2960 switches.
- Use straight-through cables to interconnect each device as shown in the network diagram.
Once the Cisco Packet Tracer application...