The FIRST step in building a firewall is to

The correct answer is D. perform a risk analysis to identify issues to be addressed.. The first step in building a firewall is to perform a risk analysis to identify the assets and resources that need to be protected, the threats and vulnerabilities that exist, and the potential impact of a security breach. Based on the risk analysis, the firewall design can be ta

Submitted by tyler.j· Mar 5, 2026Security and Risk Management

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Aassign the roles and responsibilities of the firewall administrators.
Bdefine the intended audience who will read the firewall policy.
Cidentify mechanisms to encourage compliance with the policy.
Dperform a risk analysis to identify issues to be addressed.

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A
12% (3)
B
4% (1)
C
15% (4)
D
69% (18)

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The first step in building a firewall is to perform a risk analysis to identify the assets and resources that need to be protected, the threats and vulnerabilities that exist, and the potential impact of a security breach. Based on the risk analysis, the firewall design can be tailored to meet the specific security requirements and objectives of the organization

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