A software firewall is implemented on workstations and servers to restrict inbound and outbound network connections to an organisation-approved set of applications and services.
Topic
Software firewall
Applicable to
all
History
Priority
must
Mar 2022
A software firewall is implemented on workstations and servers to restrict inbound and outbound network connections to an organisation-approved set of applications and services.
The recommendation to implement a software firewall to restrict inbound and outbound network connections has been amended to restricting inbound and outbound network connections to an organisation-approved set of applications and services.
2017
Software-based application firewalls must be used within SOEs to limit both inbound andoutbound network connections.
Control Text Changed. No public explaination.
2015
Agencies must use software-based application firewalls within SOEs to limit both inbound andoutbound network connections.