Network device audit

As a part of the network configuration audit, it is recommended to perform an audit on firewall configuration, the firewall rulebase, router configuration, web application firewall signatures, and email client configuration. These are essential components in any network, as one faulty rule in the firewall could expose the whole network to the internet. The following are some of the checks to be performed on network devices:

  • Authentication methods
  • Access control list review
  • Communication security

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