Firewall Exemptions – How to Request Exceptions to Firewall Policies

Summary

Firewall exemptions allow specific systems or applications to bypass standard firewall restrictions for approved business needs. All exemptions are carefully reviewed to maintain campus security.

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Before You Begin

Review UofL firewall exemption policies and compliance standards.
Prepare a justification for your exemption request.

Instructions

Request a Firewall Exemption

Submit a Firewall Exemption Request.
Provide a detailed justification, system details and business need.

Review and Approval

ITS reviews all exemption requests to ensure security is not compromised.
Widespread exemptions are discouraged as they degrade campus security.

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Details

Article ID: 20122

Created

Thu 10/9/25 1:55 PM

Modified

Fri 7/24/26 8:03 AM

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Firewall Exemption Services

We protect the university's network by using firewalls to block unauthorized access. Some approved exemptions are given to those who have need for a new firewall rule or changes to existing firewall rules. For systems needing additional protection, custom firewall rules can also be requested. The Network and Connectivity Management form can be used to request SSL/TLS Certificates.