Firewall Rule Review and Cleanup Form

Streamline Your Firewall Security with Paperform

Maintaining a clean, secure firewall configuration is critical for any organization's cybersecurity posture. Over time, firewall rules accumulate—some become obsolete, others may be overly permissive, and many lack proper documentation. This Firewall Rule Review and Cleanup Form helps IT security teams systematically audit existing rules, identify security risks, and maintain compliance with security policies.

Built for IT professionals, security teams, network administrators, and compliance officers, this template makes it easy to document each rule's purpose, assess its current necessity, and flag potential security concerns. Whether you're conducting quarterly security audits, preparing for compliance reviews, or implementing zero-trust network principles, this form provides the structure you need.

How This Template Works

The form guides reviewers through a structured assessment of each firewall rule, capturing:

• Rule identification details (rule number, source/destination, ports, and protocols)
• Current usage status and last hit date
• Risk assessment for overly permissive configurations
• Business justification and stakeholder validation
• Recommended actions (keep, modify, or remove)

Conditional logic ensures that reviewers only see relevant questions based on their responses—for example, if a rule is flagged as unused or overly permissive, additional fields appear to document remediation steps.

Automate Your Security Workflow with Stepper

Take your firewall governance even further by connecting this form to Stepper, Paperform's AI-native workflow automation tool. When a submission identifies high-risk rules or recommends removal, Stepper can automatically:

• Create tickets in your IT service management system
• Notify network administrators and security stakeholders
• Update your asset management database or security documentation
• Route approvals to the appropriate business owners
• Schedule follow-up reviews for modified rules

This integration transforms your firewall review from a manual checklist into an automated, trackable security process—ensuring no high-risk rule slips through the cracks.

Built for Modern IT Security Operations

Paperform is trusted by IT departments and security teams worldwide for its flexibility, security, and integration capabilities. With SOC 2 Type II compliance, role-based permissions, and robust data controls, you can confidently collect and manage sensitive network security information. Plus, native integrations with tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, and ServiceNow mean your firewall review process fits seamlessly into your existing security operations workflow.

Stop managing firewall audits through spreadsheets and email chains. Start using a purpose-built form that brings structure, accountability, and automation to your network security governance.