What should you do if you want to test the firewall rules configuration?

Using Inline Mode with rules set to Detect is a practical approach for testing firewall rules configuration. In this mode, the firewall monitors and logs the traffic that it would block if it were in enforcement mode, without actually enforcing any rules. This allows you to evaluate how the configured rules would react to incoming and outgoing traffic without the risk of disrupting normal network operations.

By reviewing the logs generated during this test period, you can gain insights into the effectiveness of the rules, identify any potential gaps or overlaps, and make necessary adjustments before fully implementing them. This method ensures a safe way to validate rule behavior, as it prevents any accidental blocks or interruptions that could occur during active enforcement.

Other options may not be suitable for this purpose. For example, switching to Secure Mode may enforce strict security protocols that could block legitimate traffic, complicating the testing process. Turning off the firewall entirely could expose the network to unnecessary risks during the testing phase. Enabling advanced logging could provide more detailed insights, but without the context of actively monitoring the traffic against the rules, it may not give you the necessary evaluation of how well the rules perform in practice.