Which of the following is the initial step in creating a firewall policy?

Which of the following is the initial step in creating a firewall policy?
A . A cost-benefit analysis of methods for securing the applications
B . Identification of network applications to be externally accessed
C . Identification of vulnerabilities associated with network applications to be externally accessed
D . Creation of an applications traffic matrix showing protection methods

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Identification of the applications required across the network should be identified first. After identification, depending on the physical location of these applications in the network and the network model, the person in charge will be able to understand the need for, and possible methods of, controlling access to these applications. Identifying methods to protect against identified vulnerabilities and their comparative cost-benefit analysis is the third step. Having identified the applications, the next step is to identify vulnerabilities (weaknesses) associated with the network applications. The next step is to analyze the application traffic and create a matrix showing how each type of traffic will be protected.