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# Configuring Firewall Audits and Reporting

# Configuring Firewall Audits and Reporting {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Set up the process to gain insight into discovering and compiling an inventory of firewall security policies, devices, device groups, and manager information.

## Configuration overview {#firewall-audit-report-config__section_exr_g4p_31c}

Before using Firewall Audits and Reporting, it is crucial to set up the necessary plugins, ensure activation, upgrade your instance to the latest version, and download the Firewall Audits and Reporting application from ServiceNow Store. For additional details, see [Get started with Firewall Audits and Reporting](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/P3pQJ1JZ~yh~FJCYt7K0ZQ "Prior to diving into Firewall Audits and Reporting functionality, meet the necessary requirements by installing and activating the plugin, upgrading your instance, and obtaining the application from the ServiceNow Store.").  
After the prerequisites are met, you can proceed with the following tasks.{#firewall-audit-report-config__table_ohb_k2q_31c__entry__2}

| Task | Description |
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| [Discover firewall policies](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/KaEnIEuQ_JMRqDcw6_yoyA "As a member of a security team, you can discover firewall devices, policies, and owner groups, allowing a central view of the footprint. This data is updated in the ServiceNow CMDB. Set up a schedule to discover your firewall policies to help you keep track of your company's valuable information.") | Discover firewall policies that includes uncovering firewall devices, policies, and owner groups, ensuring a centralized view of the footprint. |
| [Customize Firewall Audits and Reporting](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/i4Cw~7wxltBQyocntm8iYg "Change Discovery properties to customize some of the aspects of Firewall Audits and Reporting.") | Customize Firewall Audits and Reporting by modifying Discovery properties to tailor specific aspects. |
| [Archive firewall rule audit, rule requests, and audit tasks](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4_SOFAmEkg7P9qVLk0Xl0Q "Archive firewall rule requests, audit requests, and audit tasks that are older than a specific time period to enhance system performance. At a later time, you can delete them from the archive table altogether to reduce the size of that table.") | Enhance system performance by archiving firewall rule requests, audit requests, and audit tasks older than a designated time period. |
| [Initiate audit request](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/X4s2Z3fgQfFNXgaLUlQieg "Initiate audits against a specified firewall manager or device to ensure proper configuration in alignment with the security policies of your organization.") | Initiate audits against a specified firewall manager or device, ensuring adherence to their organization's security policies. |
[Table 1. Firewall Audits and Reporting tasks]

{#firewall-audit-report-config__table_ohb_k2q_31c}