networking , policies , security , visio-stencils

Bluecoat – High Level Design Questionnaire

August 5, 2022

By answering the following question, Content will be able to create a high level design

  • Does this solution already have existing infrastructure for it to utilize.
    • If yes, confirm if we need to expand or if existing infrastructure can support

If not, need to gather throughput and usage requirements

  • For BAND Device or BYOD?
    • BYOD requires wireless connectivity?
  • How does traffic flow?
    • Outbound, Inbound, Both?
  • Via internet? Dedicated B2B connection? Etc?
  • What is the type of traffic?
    • Web, SSH, FTP, Telnet, Application, etc?
  • What protocols will be used in the connection and will the standard, well-known ports for those protocols be used?
  • Approximate number of users / concurrent users / throughput?
    • Has the application / connection been through the Application Network Review Process?
  • Does this solution require malware inspection
    • Monitor or Block?
  • HTTPS Decryption?
  • How do users connect?
    • Existing NAT / VIP?

New NAT / VIP?

PAC File Changes?

Bluecoat Rule updates?

  • Firewall rules needed?
  • What software client is used to initiate the connection?
    • Is the software client proxy aware?
    • Is the software client capable of authenticating with the proxy?
    • Is the software client operating from a desktop or a server?
    • Is load balancing needed?
    • VIP / WIP? Etc?