Network Firewall Audit and Reporting
Key Engagement Items:
Resolve network policy risk
Improve security posture
Protect brand reputation
Key Components:
Configuration review of firewall rules and policies
Security posture evaluation
Performance analysis and throughput testing
Rule base optimization assessment
Compliance checking against security standards
Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
Access control list (ACL) review
Policy enforcement verification
Log analysis and alert review
The reporting typically includes:
Detailed findings from all security tests
Documentation of current firewall configurations
Identified vulnerabilities and security gaps
Risk assessment scoring
Compliance status with relevant standards
Performance metrics and bottlenecks
Recommendations for improvements
Prioritized remediation steps
Historical trend analysis
Security incident documentation
The assessment process generally aims to:
Identify security weaknesses
Ensure optimal firewall performance
Validate security policies
Maintain regulatory compliance
Reduce network vulnerabilities
Optimize rule sets
Document security posture
Provide actionable recommendations