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Research Note

Network Device Configuration and Change Review

Use this record to review firewall, router, switch, VPN, wireless, SD-WAN, load balancer, or virtual network device configuration and changes.

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Use this record to review firewall, router, switch, VPN, wireless, SD-WAN, load balancer, or virtual network device configuration and changes.

Review checklist

  • Device owner identified.
  • Management access restricted.
  • Shared/default accounts removed or justified.
  • Secure management protocol used.
  • Logging enabled and forwarded where required.
  • Configuration backup exists.
  • Firewall/routing rules have owner and purpose.
  • Broad rules are justified.
  • Recent changes have approval.
  • Firmware/software support status reviewed.

Review record

Device/service Configuration area Expected control Observed state Gap Action owner Due date
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD