About

Firewalls are a key part of keeping networked computers safe and secure. They control traffic flowing in and out of the network, blocking suspicious elements and letting through trusted information. The departmental firewall service is intended for departments that want to improve the security of their computing environment within a given building or are required to meet government regulations regarding data security and privacy.

Details

Firewalls are a key part of keeping networked computers safe and secure. They control traffic flowing in and out of the network, blocking suspicious elements and letting through trusted information.

The departmental firewall service is intended for departments that want to improve the security of their computing environment within a given building or are required to meet government regulations regarding data security and privacy

A departmental firewall can protect multiple zones of varying security levels from each other and from the Internet while still providing a minimum of 100 MB of throughput.

Other benefits include:

• Additional protection from the campus network through segregation of specific computers.
• Complete customization to meet your specific security needs.
• 24/7 support model — the Division will work with a department’s IT Pro after hours.
• Ongoing upgrades to firewall hardware and software.
• Division staff stays current with the latest security threats and exploits and thus are able to assist and advise departments to ensure their systems are secure.

Firewalls can be deployed at remote branch offices in “VPN mode” to make the remote location appear to part of the main campus. No software is necessary; the site becomes just another campus office.

Consultations are required prior to departmental firewall implementations

Please complete the Network Consulting Request Form to request pricing for departmental firewall service.

There are a number of factors that could affect the proper functioning of a building network. If you are experiencing network problems, please consult your IT Pro, who has access to technical experts within the Division. If your IT Pro is unavailable, please contact Tech Support at 573.882.5000.

Department VPN Group

Departmental VPN groups are used to create secure connections between user workstations and specific applications. Requests for this service should be coordinated through the department’s IT Pro.

Domain Name Management

The Division of IT manages the Domain Name Service (DNS) and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for the MU campus.

An IP address is a unique identifying number given to any machine connected to the Internet. A domain name is a three-part alias for a numeric web address (for example, www.missouri.edu). On the Internet, IP addresses are invisibly translated into a domain name for ease of use.

Go to doitservices.missouri.edu to request and manage campus DNS records. Login to the self-service portal with your University user id and password, select Service Catalog, and search for DNS.

Static IP Addresses

A static IP address is a network address that is assigned to a specific device. Some devices and software require a static IP address to operate effectively. The Department of IT provides static IP addresses for permanently installed devices (such as printers and servers) maintained by university faculty or staff.

Go to doitservices.missouri.edu to request and manage IP addresses. Login to the self-service portal with your University user id and password, select Service Catalog, and search for IP Address. Your departmental IT Pro may need to submit the request for you.