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Status Under review
Workspace * IBM Cloud Ideas
Categories Security
Created by Guest
Created on Nov 19, 2025

CIS Feature Addition

To make rule management easier and more secure, we propose the following features:


1.Rule Simulation/Test Mode
A mode allowing testing of firewall or WAF rules before application would be highly beneficial, enabling verification of whether requests are permitted or blocked.

2.Geolocation Access Testing
A means to simulate access from different regions would help verify that rules function as expected for users in various locations.

These features would significantly enhance usability and operational security.

Idea priority Low