Summary of How to Set Up Firewall Security on an SRX Series Device

The following table summarizes the processes entailed in configuring fundamental firewall and security features for an SRX Series device. For complete information, see the Junos OS Security Configuration Guide.

Component

Configuration Requirements

Configure interfaces and zones:

  • Configure interfaces and assign them to zones
  • Configuring TCP Reset
  • Configure inbound services

Configure routes:

  • Configure virtual routing instances
  • Configure static routes

Configure policies:

  • Configure address books
  • Configure applications and application sets
  • Configure policies
  • Configure schedulers

Configure screens:

Configure screens to:

  • Prevent reconnaissance attacks
  • Protect against penetration attacks (firewall and network DoS attacks)
  • Prevent operating system DoS attacks

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