The Firewall Audit document thoroughly assesses the effectiveness of the firewall in enforcing xyz’s security policy. It includes a review of firewall change controls, physical security measures to prevent unauthorized access, and the existence of a disaster recovery contingency plan. The document also evaluates password controls, monitoring procedures, access controls, and authentication methods used by the VPN for securing access to trusted networks.
Furthermore, the Firewall Checklist Audit provides a comprehensive pre-audit checklist covering various aspects such as administration review, encryption usage for authorized services, current firewall rules and filtering techniques, and the performance of Network Address Translation. It also delves into the evaluation of firewall rule order for effectiveness and emphasizes the importance of monitoring and protecting firewall logs to prevent modifications. The checklist highlights the significance of following up, evaluating, and resolving all incidents reported by the firewall.
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