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and the firewall then allows outgoing reply packets from the server applications. Outgoing packets from
ordinary applications need to be allowed by the rules in the firewall rules table.
Firewall services
Service, short for network service, means a service that is available on the network, e.g. file sharing, remote
console access, or web browsing. It is most often described by what protocol and port it uses.
Firewall Services Table (Global)
This table displays a list of services that have been defined for the firewall. It is also possible to create or
allow the end users to create new services for the firewall.
You can also restrict users from adding new services by clicking
in the dialog that opens. When this is selected, end users cannot add or delete rows from the tables.
Application control
The settings on this page are used to control applications that use inbound and outbound network connections.
Application Rules for Known Applications
This section displays a list of known applications and the rules defined for them for inbound and outbound
connection attempts.
Unknown Applications Reported by Hosts
This list displays applications that the hosts have reported and for which no rules exist yet.
In this section you can also:
• Select the default action for client applications.
• Select the default action for server applications.
• Select whether new applications are reported to you by selecting the Report new unknown applications
check box.
Automatic decisions
This section allows you to select whether the user is prompted for a decision when the application has been
identified by DeepGuard or the real-time protection network.
Message for User
This section contains the following options:
• Select whether users see default messages on connection attempts from an unknown application
• Define default messages...
known and unknown applications on allow, deny and user decision.
Browsing protection
The settings on this page define the browsing protection settings for hosts that have Client Security 9 or
higher installed.
Exploit Shield
In this section, you can select whether browsing protection uses exploit shields to block access to web sites
that contain exploits.
Exploit shields identify and prevent malicious web sites from using such vulnerabilities to, for example, force
an unauthorized download that contains malware. Exploit shields do not protect you against files that you
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opens the Define Messages
Restricted and then selecting
window where you can define messages for
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