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What is the BEST way to verify the effectiveness of a newly implemented firewall?
The correct answer is C. Penetration testing. Penetration testing is the best way to verify the effectiveness of a newly implemented firewall because it actively tests the firewall’s ability to block unauthorized access and identifies any exploitable weaknesses in a real-world scenario.
Submitted by luis.pe· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Program Development and Management
Question
What is the BEST way to verify the effectiveness of a newly implemented firewall?
Options
- AConfiguration review
- BVulnerability scanning
- CPenetration testing
- DAutomated access control list review
How the community answered
(19 responses)- A11% (2)
- B5% (1)
- C68% (13)
- D16% (3)
Explanation
Penetration testing is the best way to verify the effectiveness of a newly implemented firewall because it actively tests the firewall’s ability to block unauthorized access and identifies any exploitable weaknesses in a real-world scenario.
Topics
#Firewall#Security Testing#Penetration Testing#Control Effectiveness
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