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acl-rule-analysis

Analyze vendor-agnostic ACLs and firewall rules to generate a structured remediation report.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
Search Tags:#firewall#acl#rule-analysis#policy-optimization#shadowed-rules#redundant-rules#unused-rules
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vahagn-madatyan/netsec-skills-suite --skill acl-rule-analysis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: acl-rule-analysis
Source: https://github.com/vahagn-madatyan/netsec-skills-suite/tree/main/skills/acl-rule-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vahagn-madatyan/netsec-skills-suite --skill acl-rule-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill performs vendor-agnostic analysis of ACLs and firewall rules to identify shadowed rules, overly permissive configurations, unused entries, redundant rules, and suboptimal rule ordering, enabling clean, secure rulebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Shadowed rule detection across Cisco IOS/ASA/EOS, JunOS, PAN-OS, FortiGate, and Check Point policies.
  • Unused and redundant rule discovery with actionable remediation guidance.
  • Rule ordering optimization to improve security posture and evaluation efficiency across platforms.
  • Cross-platform compatibility for holistic governance of access-control policies.

Quick Start

Provide the target device rulebase and run the analysis to generate a remediation report.

Frequently Asked Questions about acl-rule-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect shadowed and redundant firewall rules across multiple platforms?▼

Shadowed and redundant firewall rules are detected by performing vendor-agnostic ACL analysis across Cisco IOS/ASA/EOS, JunOS, PAN-OS, FortiGate, and Check Point policies to identify overlapping configurations and output a structured remediation report.

What is the best way to find unused ACL entries in a firewall rulebase?▼

The best way to find unused ACL entries is to analyze the target device rulebase to discover unused rules and redundant configurations, providing actionable remediation guidance for cleanup and ongoing security governance.

Can I analyze Cisco ASA and JunOS firewall policies together for post-migration cleanup?▼

Yes, you can analyze Cisco ASA and JunOS policies together using cross-platform compatibility features that detect shadowing, permissiveness, and rule ordering issues holistically for post-migration firewall cleanup.

How do I optimize firewall rule ordering to improve security posture?▼

Firewall rule ordering is optimized by analyzing the rulebase to identify suboptimal ordering patterns across platforms, improving both security posture and rule evaluation efficiency through a structured remediation report.

Does ACL rule analysis work with PAN-OS and FortiGate configurations?▼

Yes, ACL rule analysis works with PAN-OS and FortiGate configurations, applying vendor-agnostic pattern detection for shadowing, permissiveness, unused rules, and ordering across supported firewall platforms.

When do I need to run a firewall rule analysis for incident investigations?▼

Firewall rule analysis is needed for incident investigations when identifying overly permissive configurations, shadowed rules, or unused entries that may have allowed unauthorized access, generating a structured remediation report for review.

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