Firewalls are the first line of defense against unauthorized access, malware, and cyber threats. However, misconfigurations, outdated rules, and weak security policies can leave your organization vulnerable to cyberattacks.
At CyberHQ, we conduct a comprehensive Firewall Configuration Audit to identify security weaknesses, optimize rulesets, and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
Our Firewall Security Audit Process
1. Rule Base & Access Control Review
We analyze firewall rules and policies to ensure only necessary traffic is allowed.
✅ Overly Permissive Rules Detection – Identifying “ANY ANY” or overly broad access controls.
✅ Unused & Redundant Rules Cleanup – Removing outdated rules to improve performance & security.
✅ Least Privilege Enforcement – Ensuring strict role-based access control (RBAC).
✅ Zero Trust Network Segmentation – Implementing proper VLANs & subnet isolation.
2. Network Traffic & Threat Analysis
We examine firewall logs and traffic patterns for anomalies and security gaps.
✅ Inbound & Outbound Traffic Filtering – Blocking unauthorized external connections.
✅ Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) & Intrusion Prevention – Ensuring advanced threat detection is enabled.
✅ DDoS Protection & Rate Limiting – Mitigating denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
✅ Secure Protocols & Encryption Enforcement – Verifying TLS 1.2+, SSH, and VPN configurations.
3. Logging, Monitoring & Compliance Review
Proper logging and monitoring is essential for detecting cyber threats in real-time.
✅ Firewall Event Logging – Ensuring logs are stored securely & monitored.
✅ SIEM Integration – Checking if firewall logs are ingested into a security information and event management (SIEM) system.
✅ Security Policy Compliance – Ensuring firewalls meet ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.
✅ Incident Response Readiness – Configuring real-time alerts for suspicious activities.
4. VPN & Remote Access Security Audit
We review VPN settings to ensure secure remote access.
✅ Strong Authentication & MFA – Enforcing multi-factor authentication for VPN users.
✅ Split Tunneling Risks – Identifying potential data leaks in VPN configurations.
✅ Secure VPN Encryption – Ensuring IPsec, OpenVPN, or WireGuard is properly configured.
✅ RDP & SSH Access Hardening – Preventing brute-force attacks on remote connections.
Supported Firewall Vendors & Technologies
We audit configurations for:
🔹 Cisco ASA / Firepower
🔹 Fortinet FortiGate
🔹 Palo Alto Networks
🔹 Checkpoint Firewall
🔹 Juniper SRX
🔹 SonicWall & WatchGuard
🔹 AWS, Azure, & GCP Cloud Firewalls
Who Needs a Firewall Configuration Audit?
📌 Businesses & Enterprises – Ensure strong perimeter security.
📌 Data Centers & Cloud Environments – Secure hybrid cloud infrastructures.
📌 E-commerce & SaaS Companies – Prevent unauthorized access & data breaches.
📌 Financial & Healthcare Sectors – Meet PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance.
Why Choose CyberHQ?
🚀 Certified Network Security Experts – Specialists in Network Security, Cloud Security, and Penetration Testing.
🔍 Compliance & Security-Focused – Following NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001 standards.
📊 Detailed Audit Reports – Providing step-by-step remediation guidance.
🛡️ Continuous Security Support – Helping businesses stay protected with ongoing monitoring.