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Client Firewalls Pack

The Client Firewalls Pack includes four Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, the Vendor Reference Questionnaire, and the Financial Scenario Planner. These tools are designed to help you identify any gaps in your current security needs and determine a vendor that will best meet your requirements....

Tags: Gap Analysis, Vendor Selection, Client Firewalls Pack, Microsoft Excel, Firewalls, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Networking

Download resources 2005-06-07

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Discussion threads 2007-03-13

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