Adding a new firewall rule
| Article:HOWTO81156 | | | Created: 2012-10-24 | | | Updated: 2013-01-30 | | | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO81156 |
You can create new firewall rules using either of the following methods:
You should specify both the inbound and the outbound traffic in the rule whenever possible. You do not need to create inbound rules for traffic such as HTTP. The Symantec Endpoint Protection client uses stateful inspection for TCP traffic. Therefore, it does not need a rule to filter the return traffic that the clients initiate.
When you create a new firewall rule, it is automatically enabled. You can disable a firewall rule if you need to allow specific access to a computer or application. The rule is disabled for all inherited policies.
The rule is also disabled for the all locations if it is a shared policy, and only one location if it is a location-specific policy.
Note: | Rules must be enabled for the firewall to process them. |
To add a new blank firewall rule
In the console, open a Firewall policy.
On the Firewall Policy page, click Rules.
On the Rules tab, under the Rules list, click Add Blank Rule.
Optionally, you can customize the firewall rule criteria as needed.
If you are done with the configuration of the rule, click OK.
To add a new firewall rule using a wizard
In the console, open a Firewall policy.
On the Firewall Policy page, click Rules.
On the Rules tab, under the Rules list, click Add Rule.
In the Add Firewall Rule Wizard, click Next.
In the Select Rule Type panel, select one of the types of rules.
Click Next.
Enter data on each panel to create the type of rule you selected.
For applications and hosts, click Add More to add additional applications and services.
When you are done, click Finish.
Optionally, you can customize the firewall rule criteria as needed.
If you are done with the configuration of the rule, click OK.
See Customizing firewall rules.
See Editing a policy.
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