The prediction, in brief:

We recommend using firewalls to protect networks. We define a firewall as a collection of components placed between two networks that collectively have the following properties: All traffic from inside to outside, and vice-versa, must pass through the firewall; only authorized traffic, as defined by the local security policy, will be allowed to pass; the firewall itself is immune to penetration.

Predictor: Bellovin, Steven M.

Prediction, in context:

In their 1994 book “Firewalls and Internet Security,” Steven Bellovin and William Cheswick write:”By this point, it should be no surprise that we recommend using firewalls to protect networks. We define a firewall as a collection of components placed between two networks that collectively have the following properties: All traffic from inside to outside, and vice-versa, must pass through the firewall; only authorized traffic, as defined by the local security policy, will be allowed to pass; the firewall itself is immune to penetration.”

Date of prediction: January 1, 1994

Topic of prediction: Communication

Subtopic: Security/Encryption

Name of publication: Firewalls and Internet Security

Title, headline, chapter name: Introduction

Quote Type: Direct quote

Page number or URL of document at time of study:
http://www.wilyhacker.com/1e/

This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Anderson, Janna Quitney