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  • 1.  Block the extension

    Posted Nov 24, 2013 02:45 AM
    Quick answer please. I am trying to block some file extnstion from symantec endpoint. How to do that?


  • 2.  RE: Block the extension
    Best Answer

    Posted Nov 24, 2013 02:51 AM

    Follow the document and add other extension as same way

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/downloads/block-access-extension-mp3-mp4-mpg-mpeg-flv

     

    To Block Access of Extension

    1. Login into the SEPM console.
    2. Click Policies, and then click Application and Device Control under View Policies.
    3. Select the Application and Device Control policy which needs to be modified on the right-hand side.
    4. Click Edit the Policy under Tasks.
    5. In the pop-up window, click Application Control.
    6. Click the Add button.
    7. In section of “Apply this rule in the following process” click on ADD and enter the Asterisk (*) Sign. Then Select Ok.
    8. Now Click on Add from Bottom
    9. Click on Add Condition and select the file and folder Access attempts.
    10. Under the File and Folder Access Attempts box click on ADD in the section of “Apply this rule in the following process”
    11. Enter the Extension with Asterisk Sign (eg- *.mp3, *.doc, *.mp4, *.mpg, *.mpeg, *.flv)
    12. Then press ok
    13. Go to the Action Tab in “File and Folder Access Attempts”.
    14. Select the Block Access in the “Read Attempt” and “Create, Delete or Write Attempt”.
    15. Select Ok.
    16. Assign the policy to the required Groups.


  • 3.  RE: Block the extension



  • 4.  RE: Block the extension

    Posted Nov 24, 2013 03:27 AM

    How to prevent programs from running by blocking the file extension types from removable drives.

    Article:TECH92172  |  Created: 2009-01-03  |  Updated: 2009-01-23  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH92172

     



  • 5.  RE: Block the extension

    Posted Nov 24, 2013 08:25 AM

    Same question/answer here:

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/can-we-block-extension



  • 6.  RE: Block the extension

    Trusted Advisor
    Posted Nov 25, 2013 09:50 AM

    Hello,

    Check these Articles:

    How to prevent programs from running by blocking the file extension types from removable drives.

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH92172

    How to block users to perform download of files with specific extentions using Application and Device Control.

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/how-block-users-perform-download-files-specific-extentions-using-application-and-device-con

    Check this Thread with similar query - 

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/block-downloading-zip-file-internet

    Hope that helps!!