RFC 3093 · INFORMATIONAL · 2001

Firewall Enhancement Protocol

Overview

RFC 3093, “Firewall Enhancement Protocol”, is an Informational document published in April 2001 by M. Gaynor, S. Bradner. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

Internet Transparency via the end-to-end architecture of the Internet has allowed vast innovation of new technologies and services [1]. However, recent developments in Firewall technology have altered this model and have been shown to inhibit innovation. We propose the Firewall Enhancement Protocol (FEP) to allow innovation, without violating the security model of a Firewall. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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