Firewall Audit 

"Performance and Security in Perimeter Protection"

The Firewall Audit Service from Tollfree Networks provides you an analysis of your existing perimeter protection to determine secure operation and identify any performance and operational enhancements.

When configured and deployed correctly, a firewall can defend the network perimeter; enforce desktop security; and monitor security logs and alerts all from one centralised console. The purpose of this audit is to review the following areas:

• Physical security of device
  

• Version and patch levels
  

• Rule Base and Implied rules
  

• Firewall objects
  

• IDS/IPS signatures (if internal to firewall)
  

• Topology and Design 
  

• Device Configuration
  

• Logging and Event Notification
  

• Fault tolerance/Disaster Recovery

At Tollfree Networks, we recognise the challenges faced by today’s IT managers and administrators and the need for proper product implementation and tuning. Too often companies spend a great deal of money on equipment that is installed and configured utilising basic features and evolved network architectures. With certified network engineers, Tollfree Networks can address this issue through professional services that ensure correct deployment, tuning and knowledge transfer. Tollfree Networks is ready to help you maximise resource utilisation, simplify your operation and improve network security. 

Scope of Engagement

Depending on the size and complexity of your network, Tollfree Networks will provide two days (16 hours) of consulting engagement to fulfill the requirements of this Statement of Work as described. Four (4) hours of services will be performed onsite and twelve (12) hours will be performed offsite for analysis, design, documentation, and follow up. 

The scope of work under this engagement will be limited to the firewall devices, management server, and associated components only.

Project Tasks Performed During Audit

• Verify physical security of firewalls and management servers
  

• Review version and patch levels for known vulnerabilities
  

• Review network topology and firewall architecture
  

• Review Global Properties/Implied Rules
  

• Review firewall objects for duplicate entries/configurations
  

• Review overall configuration for performance enhancements
  

• Review Rule Base for possible security improvements
  

• Review IDS/IPS signatures (if internal to firewall)
  

• Assess recoverability in case of failure
  

• Review logging and alerts
  

• Recommendations/Best Practices

Deliverables 

• Complete review of existing firewall deployment

• Define best practices for firewall policies

• Documentation of firewall configuration

• Recommendations for security and performance improvements

To book your fixed price firewall Audit Services call us on 01223 393520 or email us at solutions@tollfreenetworks.com