TOOL TUTORIAL · Network Analysis & Firewall Assessment
How to install and use Firewalk
Firewalk is a network security tool that utilizes a technique known as IP packet analysis to determine what layer 4 protocols are allowed through a firewall or other packet-filtering devices. It helps in mapping the access control lists (ACLs) configured on the firewall and iden…
Quick install:
sudo apt install firewalk
Installation steps
- Update your package list with sudo apt update
- Install with sudo apt install firewalk
- Run it with sudo because it needs raw packet access
- Find the gateway address and a host behind it in your lab
- Run firewalk with no arguments once to read its usage