Large Retail company reduces firewall misconfigurations by 40% and enhances security posture with Loglix Firewall Audit service

‍Business overview & challenge

A large Retail company faced increasing cybersecurity risks targeting their sensitive customer and business data. The company needed to enhance its security posture, protect its critical assets, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. A major challenge was the presence of misconfigurations in their existing firewall systems, which left their networks and applications exposed to potential attacks and data breaches.

Solution

The Retail company engaged Loglix Firewall Audit service to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their firewall infrastructure, focusing on identifying misconfigurations and optimizing their security policies. The audit included:

• Thorough analysis of firewall rules, policies, and configurations Identification ofpotential risks, such as overly permissive rules and unused policies;
• Recommendations for optimizing security policies and minimizing attack surfaces;
• Assistance in implementing changes to firewall configurations to address identified risks;
• Our team worked closely with the retail company's IT staff to address the identified misconfigurations and implement recommended security policy optimizations.

 Additionally, we provided guidance and best practices for maintaining a streamlined and secure firewall management process, including:

• Regular firewall rule reviews and updates;
• Scheduled audits to ensure continued compliance and security;
• Implementation of change management processes for firewall configurations;
• Continuous monitoring and reporting on firewall status and potential threats.

Results

As a result of Loglix Firewall Audit service, the Retail company achieved:

• A 40%reduction in firewall misconfigurations, significantly enhancing the protection of sensitive customer and business data Improved overall security posture, reducing the risk of network intrusions and data breaches;
• Streamlined firewall management process, ensuring ongoing compliance with industry regulations and best practices;
• Enhanced visibility into firewall configurations and potential threats, allowing for more informed security decisions.

With Loglix Firewall Audit service, the Retail company was able to improve its security posture, to focus on their core business operations with confidence in the face of evolving cyber threats.