WallParse

Among the many tasks of a network administrator is to perform a firewall review and ensure the configuration and set of rules are in accordance and complies with the business requirements of the organization. In the eventuality that you are using Cisco ASA as the firewall for your corporation, then you can perform an audit on the rule sets and verify the configuration file using WallParse.

Before you can begin, you need to need to make sure that you have the ACL file handy, a task that you can easily complete by exporting the configuration file to a text file. Once you import the file to the application, you are ready to determine whether the security utility is operating according to best practice and that it complies with the PCI DSS 3.2 protocol.

It is important to note that the program currently works with Cisco ASA firewalls and that support outside this application is limited. For the time being, the program provides experimental support for Fortigate firewall CSV export files.

While it is true that reviewing a list represents only a portion of the security review of the company, it is recommended that you design a structured method of conducting the examination. In case this is the first time you are conducting a firewall audit, then you can consider downloading the review checklist available on WallParse's website and start working from there.