Palo Alto Networks Best Practice Assessment Guide

This guide details the Palo Alto Networks (PAN) Best Practice Assessment (BPA) process, which aims to enhance cybersecurity policies and improve network security posture. It outlines how Trace3’s PAN engineers assist clients by reviewing current PAN configurations, identifying gaps, and developing remediation plans based on assessment findings. The BPA provides visibility into existing firewall security settings, measures compliance against industry standards, and identifies critical areas for improvement. The guide emphasizes the importance of increasing visibility through advanced security controls, reducing threat vectors, and improving security operations via regular assessments. It also describes the bundled remediation services offered by Trace3, which include various transformation levels to enhance security policies and enforce advanced controls. The document serves as a comprehensive resource for organizations looking to optimize their PAN implementations and strengthen their cybersecurity measures.