Skip to content

Network & Security Policy Assessment

Turn Rule Bloat Into Security Clarity

Firewall and network policies are meant to protect your business, but without regular review, they often do the opposite. Legacy rules, quick fixes, and misconfigured access policies quietly accumulate, creating a rule base full of hidden vulnerabilities.

You’re left with:

  • Over-permissive “any/any” rules
  • Shadowed and duplicate policies
  • Unused ACLs and outdated objects
  • Inconsistent segmentation
  • A security posture you can’t fully explain- let alone trust

At Intelligent Visibility, we turn policy sprawl into structured, auditable security frameworks that support Zero Trust, enable automation, and reduce operational risk.

Advanced Network Infrastructure and Design Services

The Risks of Unmanaged Policies

  • Expanded Attack Surface: Legacy “allow” rules, open ports, and unused NATs offer easy entry points for attackers.
  • Compliance Violations: Outdated rules and unsegmented networks often violate PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, or ISO requirements.
  • Security Gaps: Shadowed or misconfigured rules allow unauthorized traffic to move laterally or bypass inspection.
  • Operational Drag: Complex, undocumented rule bases slow down change management and increase human error.
Our Network & Security Policy Assessment Services

Our assessments go beyond surface-level reviews. We deliver expert-driven visibility and a remediation-ready roadmap.

Firewall Rule Base Audit

We perform a deep analysis of your firewall policy sets using traffic logs and rule analytics. We identify:

  • Redundant or unused rules
  • Shadowed/overlapping rules
  • Overly permissive “any/any” or wildcard entries
  • Unused objects and groups

You’ll receive a detailed rule cleanup plan, including rationalization strategies and impact considerations.

Security Configuration Review

We evaluate your infrastructure-level settings - firewalls, routers, switches - against secure configuration benchmarks like CIS, NIST, or vendor best practices. We uncover:

  • Default or weak credentials
  • Unpatched firmware or outdated OS versions
  • Open management interfaces
  • Insecure protocols (e.g., Telnet, FTP)

Compliance & Best Practice Gap Analysis

Our team maps your current policies and device settings against regulatory frameworks such as:

  • PCI-DSS
  • HIPAA
  • NIST 800-53
  • ISO/IEC 27001

We deliver a structured gap analysis with clear steps to remediate compliance deficiencies and improve audit readiness.

Segmentation & Zero Trust Readiness Review

We assess your existing segmentation model across VLANs, VRFs, and zones to identify:

  • Flat network topologies
  • Poor lateral isolation
  • Inadequate identity-based access

You’ll receive guidance on how to evolve toward a Zero Trust architecture with actionable segmentation improvements and micro-segmentation readiness.

Policy Remediation & Optimization Plan

Every assessment includes a prioritized remediation report with:

  • Suggested rule removals and consolidations
  • Configuration hardening recommendations
  • Documentation updates and standardization strategies
  • Support for automation readiness (e.g., structure for IaC or policy-as-code)

Why Intelligent Visibility?

Capability Our Advantage
Engineer-Led Reviews
 Assessments conducted by certified network and security engineers- not generalist consultants.
Outcome-Focused
 Our goal is measurable improvement: fewer rules, stronger controls, and audit-ready configurations.
Vendor-Neutral Expertise We support Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, and hybrid/multi-vendor environments.
Clarity Through Documentation We don’t just point out problems- we give you a clean, clear, implementable remediation plan.
Foundation for Automation Our assessments prepare your environment for Infrastructure as Code, automation, and co-managed services.
Use Cases We Commonly Support
  • Firewall Policy Cleanup Prior to Migration
  • Zero Trust or Segmentation Initiatives
  • Pre-Audit or Compliance Readiness
  • Security Hardening for M&A or Growth
  • Automation Enablement for IaC Rollouts

Ready to Reinforce Your Network Security?

Let’s take your firewall and network policies from complex to controlled- from risky to resilient. Our engineers are ready to help you identify and fix what’s hiding in your rule base.

FAQ: Security Policy & Firewall Rule Assessments

What types of firewalls and platforms do you support?

We work with a wide range of vendors including Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet FortiGate, Check Point, and virtual/cloud firewalls across AWS and Azure.

Do you need admin access to run the assessment?

We typically require read-only access to config exports, log data, or API integrations, depending on platform. We use non-intrusive tools and methods whenever possible.

Can you help us prepare for an upcoming PCI or HIPAA audit?

Absolutely. We align our gap analysis and remediation plans to the relevant compliance frameworks so you can walk into your audit with confidence.

What happens after the assessment?

We deliver a detailed remediation roadmap. If you choose, we can support the remediation work, automation rollout, or transition into co-managed services with our Aegis platform.

Can this assessment support a Zero Trust rollout?

Yes. We evaluate segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement readiness to align with Zero Trust architecture principles.

Experience the Difference: Proven Expertise, Tangible Results?

Mastering complexity is our specialty. With decades of hands-on experience, our team excels in executing intricate cloud integrations, critical contact center migrations, and future-focused network transformations, successfully delivering hundreds of projects for enterprise clients across diverse industries.

speedometer-1
0 %
FASTER TIME TO VALUE
target
0 %
PROJECTS FINISHED ON BUDGET
devices managed
0 +
CORE INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
handshake
0 %
CUSTOMER RETENTION