Network Firewall Security Audit
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I’m looking for an ethical hacker to run a thorough security audit on my network infrastructure, with a strict focus on our firewalls. The goal is to identify misconfigurations, hidden vulnerabilities, and any rule-set weaknesses that could expose us to external or internal threats.
Scope
• Perform a complete configuration review of every active firewall.
• Validate rule bases against best-practice standards and our internal policy.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and limited exploit testing (no full penetration testing) to confirm findings.
• Trace traffic flows to uncover unintended open ports or services.
Deliverables
1. Audit report detailing each finding, its risk level, and evidence.
2. A remediation checklist ranked by priority.
3. An updated, optimized rule-set proposal.
4. A brief follow-up call or written Q&A to clarify results.
You may use industry-standard tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit (in safe modules), or similar solutions—feel free to suggest alternatives that fit the task. All activity must be carefully documented and performed during an agreed maintenance window to avoid downtime.
If you have proven experience auditing firewalls from vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Check Point and can deliver clear, actionable recommendations, I’m ready to get started.
Scope
• Perform a complete configuration review of every active firewall.
• Validate rule bases against best-practice standards and our internal policy.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and limited exploit testing (no full penetration testing) to confirm findings.
• Trace traffic flows to uncover unintended open ports or services.
Deliverables
1. Audit report detailing each finding, its risk level, and evidence.
2. A remediation checklist ranked by priority.
3. An updated, optimized rule-set proposal.
4. A brief follow-up call or written Q&A to clarify results.
You may use industry-standard tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit (in safe modules), or similar solutions—feel free to suggest alternatives that fit the task. All activity must be carefully documented and performed during an agreed maintenance window to avoid downtime.
If you have proven experience auditing firewalls from vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Check Point and can deliver clear, actionable recommendations, I’m ready to get started.