Application Filter

Overview¶

Application Filter is used to block various applications in the Crystal Eye XDR network. There is a list of applications that can be banned which are classified under various categories such as Arts & Entertainment, Mail, Messaging and Forums, News, File Sharing, Shopping, Social Media, and Technology. The Crystal Eye XDR administrators can also Whitelist an IP Address to access an application.

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Installation¶

The Application Filter feature is not available by default. It can be installed from Marketplace in the left-hand navigation panel.

Left-hand Navigation Panel > Security Configuration > Protocol Filtering > Application Filter

Block Applications¶

The Block Applications filter can be used to select the applications that are required to be blocked.

Step 1: In the Application Filter application page, click the Edit button under the Blocked Application section.

Step 2: You will now see the Block Application section. Click the tick box positioned against the application that needs to be blocked and click the Update button.

Creating a Whitelist¶

The Crystal Eye XDR administrators can easily whitelist the application or website by adding its IP address to the whitelist section.

How to Create a Whitelist of IP Addresses Using the Application Filter?

Step 1: In the Application Filter application page, click the Add button of the Whitelist section.

Step 2: You will now see the Whitelist section. Enter the IP Address in the IP Address textbox and click the Add button. .