Firewall Configuration

Lab Assignment

In this lab, you will create a firewall rule on pfSense firewall. PfSense is an open source firewall/router computer software distribution based on FreeBSD. The four computers shown in lab topology are not used in this lab.

netlab1 firewall configuration directions

1) Complete the first 24 steps listed in Page 6-10 of the Netlab 1 Manual.

Reflection Assignment

After completing the lab, answer the following questions:

1) Prepare a one-paragraph summary of what you have done in this Netlab assignment.

2) Read this story:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/misconfigured-firewall-blamed-for-hospital-ransomware-infection/

It is written in the story that the “…spokesperson wouldn’t comment on what the misconfiguration was due to the ongoing police investigation.” Please provide a firewall misconfiguration example. You can do a Google search like “Most Common Firewall Configuration Mistakes” to help in answering this question.

3) How can firewall misconfiguration be detected before hackers attack?

Please follow APA formatting style. Cite all sources.

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