Access Control Environment Installation/Access Control Firewall Assessment

PART ONE: In this assignment, students will build and configure a virtual Linux platform from which to perform additional assignments going forward in the course.

Deploy Kali Linux and create a virtual machine (VM).

Access the GCU Virtualization Solutions located within the Student Success Center.

Apply for an account if you haven’t already done so for another course.
Install the virtualization software and create a new VM.
Download and install the Kali Linux operating system within the new VM. Utilize the resources available in the course materials.
Log in to Kali using the default login account (root: toor). Create a screenshot showing successful login.
Create a separate VM.
Download and install the PFSense firewall into the new VM. Research installation guides and details for PFSense installation within your particular virtualization program.
Ensure that both the PFSense firewall VM and the Kali Linux firewall VM are on the same virtual network. If necessary, research “networking virtual machines” + your particular virtualization program for details and updates. Create a screenshot showing successful network communications.
Create a 275- to 500-word step-by-step instruction guide that will allow a third party to duplicate your results. Screenshots are required.

Kali Linux Downloads https://www.kali.org/downloads/

PART TWO: In this assignment, students will perform a security assessment on a firewall.

Using the networked VMs from the Access Control Environment Installation assignment, perform a port scan of the PFSense firewall system using the Kali VM. Create a screenshot showing the results.

Using the scan results, choose five open/closed ports and determine the applicable protocol/application.

For each port, research and explain why it is good (or bad) that the default configuration is standardized.

Research and implement the basics of PFSense post-installation configuration.

Update to the latest stable version.
Set HTTPS to port 8443.
Include the traffic graph on the dashboard.
Disable port traffic for World of Warcraft.
Disable port traffic for torrent applications.
Disable inbound ICMP protocol.
Choose a social media website and disable all domains for that website.
Choose a video streaming website and enable all domains for that website.
Using the Kali VM, run another port scan. Note the differences against the original scan.

As a follow-up, research and explain the common vulnerabilities associated with the standard installation of this PFSense firewall.

Create a 700- to 1,200-word step-by-step instruction guide for the post-installation configuration. Make sure to include all required explanations and at least eight screenshots.

APA style is not required, but solid technical writing is expected.