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Research Note

Network Zone and Connection Matrix

- Zone owner identified. - Allowed flows are specific. - Broad rules are justified. - Sensitive paths are monitored. - Rules are reviewed periodically.

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When to use this

Use this matrix to document network zones and approved traffic between them.

Zone matrix

Source zone Destination zone Service/port Business purpose Security control Approved by Review date Notes
TBD TBD TBD TBD Firewall / ACL / security group / other TBD TBD TBD

Minimum checks

  • Zone owner identified.
  • Allowed flows are specific.
  • Broad rules are justified.
  • Sensitive paths are monitored.
  • Rules are reviewed periodically.