Introduction to Ansible Network Automation: A Practical Primer

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B. Choi, E. MedinaIntroduction to Ansible Network Automationhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9624-0_18

18. Creating Security Policy Rules on Palo Alto and Fortinet Firewalls

Brendan Choi¹   and Erwin Medina¹

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Sydney, NSW, Australia

 

This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive guide on automating the process of creating security policy rules on Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls using YAML code and playbooks. The primary focus will be on developing a well-defined strategy and structured approach to rule creation, which is crucial for enhancing an organization’s security posture. We will begin by defining what a security policy rule is and guide you through ...