A company's security team has recently upgraded the network firewall to a newer model to enhance security features. As a security analyst, what is the MOST important action to perform following the upgrade to ensure ongoing operational efficiency?
Implement additional firewall rules to immediately increase the security posture without a scheduled review.
Update the security policies and network configuration documentation to reflect changes made by the new firewall.
Schedule a meeting with the stakeholders to discuss the possibility of future upgrades.
Perform a complete network penetration test to identify potential new vulnerabilities introduced.
The documentation should be updated whenever changes are made to the security infrastructure. This includes major upgrades such as the implementation of a new firewall. Updating the documentation ensures that accurate information is available for the operation and maintenance of the security controls, as well as for audit purposes. Failing to update documentation can lead to confusion, improper configuration, and weaknesses in security. The incorrect options, while they may be important in other contexts, do not directly address the primary need for keeping an accurate historical record of system configurations and policy changes that affect security operations.
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