State of Firewall Security Report 2024

The document is a research report titled 'The State of Firewall Security Report 2024,' commissioned by Tufin and conducted by Dark Reading. It outlines the challenges organizations face in managing firewall security, emphasizing the reliance on manual processes that lead to errors and misconfigurations. The report highlights the complexity introduced by cloud computing, which shifts security responsibilities and complicates management. It details survey findings from 105 IT and cybersecurity professionals, revealing that many organizations struggle with outdated policies and lack automation in firewall management. The report also discusses the significant burden of managing numerous firewalls, particularly in larger organizations, where teams face high volumes of change requests. Collaboration challenges among various departments are noted, as multiple stakeholders often manage firewalls, leading to friction. The report concludes with a call for improved automation and streamlined processes to enhance security and efficiency in firewall management.