Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Web Testing Checklist about Security - Firewalls

1. Was the software installed correctly?
2. Are firewalls installed at adequate levels in the organization and architecture? (e.g., corporate data, human resources data, customer transaction files, etc.)
3. Have firewalls been tested? (e.g., to allow & deny access).
4. Is the security administrator aware of known firewall defects?
5. Is there a link to access control?
6. Are firewalls installed in effective locations in the architecture? (e.g., proxy servers, data servers, etc.)