Blocking exploits on authorized sites
An authorized site can contain exploits, which attack a managed system by taking advantage
of a vulnerability in an application or system. To protect users, use this task to block access to
sites where SiteAdvisor detects exploits.
NOTE:
Use the Enforcement Messaging policy options to customize the message that is displayed
to users for blocked sites (see
Customize messages for users).
Task
For option definitions, click ? in the interface.
1
Do one of the following:
• ePolicy Orchestrator 4.0 — Go to Systems | Policy Catalog.
• ePolicy Orchestrator 4.5 — Click Menu | Policy | Policy Catalog.
2
From the Product list, select SiteAdvisor Enterprise Plus 3.0.0; from the Category
list, select Authorize List.
3
For the policy you want to edit, click Edit.
4
Click the Advanced Options tab.
5
For Exploits, select Block sites with exploits.
6
Click Save.
Blocking or warning file downloads on authorized sites
An authorized site with an overall rating of green can contain individual download files rated
yellow or red. To protect users, specify an action that is specific to the rating for an individual
file. Use this task to block users from downloading files that contain threats or to warn users
about potential threats from downloads.
NOTE:
Use the Enforcement Messaging policy options to customize the message that is displayed
to users for blocked and warned downloads (see
Customize messages for users).
Task
For option definitions, click ? in the interface.
1
Do one of the following:
• ePolicy Orchestrator 4.0 — Go to Systems | Policy Catalog.
• ePolicy Orchestrator 4.5 — Click Menu | Policy | Policy Catalog.
2
From the Product list, select SiteAdvisor Enterprise Plus 3.0.0; from the Category
list, select Authorize List.
3
For the policy you want to edit, click Edit.
4
On the Advanced Options tab, select Track events and request information from
the SiteAdvisor server.
5
For File downloads, select an action for yellow, red, and unrated files.
6
Click Save.
Configuring Policies
Use Authorize and Prohibit lists for sites
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