Notification Area Icons and Options

The icons shown in the taskbar notification area let you quickly monitor your security status and Internet activity. You can also access your security settings in just a few clicks. Right-click any of these icons to access a shortcut menu:

Icon

Description

VPN is connected.

Security scan, encryption, or change in client settings is in progress.

Action is necessary

(for example: the client is out of compliance with the Policy, there is an application error, or a reboot is needed).

VPN is connected but the Firewall is disconnected.

(Not used by default. Must be configured by the administrator.)

VPN is disconnected.

(Not used by default. Must be configured by the administrator.)

When you right-click the Endpoint Security icon, you get several options. The options that are enabled for you depend on the permissions set by your administrator.

Option

Description

Show Client

Show the Endpoint Security Home Page.

Update Now

Update Anti-Malware signatures.

Scan System Now

Run Anti-Malware scan.

Connect

Connect to the VPN site.

Connect to

Select a VPN site to connect to.

View current scans

Shows Anti-Malware’s current scans.

Shut Down Network Protection or start Network Protection

Disable Firewall and Application Control or enable them, if disabled.

Disconnect from VPN

Disconnect your VPN, if you are connected.

Help

Open the Endpoint Security Help.

About

Show the versions of the Endpoint Security components.