Firewall Validation Checklist Before Migration
Use this checklist to verify migration output quality before change windows and production deployment.
Pre-Cutover Validation Steps
- Confirm source and target inventory counts are within expected bounds.
- Validate all policy references resolve to defined objects.
- Review zone/interface mapping consistency.
- Check NAT behavior alignment against original intent.
- Flag and review potentially shadowed policies.
- Run vendor-specific structural checks for target platform readiness.
- Export findings and remediation notes for change approvals.
- Execute pilot deployment before full rollout.