Configuring the Application Control and URL Filtering Software Blades for Monitor Mode

Configure the settings below, if you enabled Application Control or URL Filtering Software Blade on the Security Gateway in Monitor Mode:

Step

Instructions

1

Connect with SmartConsole to the Security Management Server or Domain Management Server that manages this Security Gateway.

2

From the left navigation panel, click Manage & Settings > Blades.

3

In the Application Control & URL Filtering section, click Advanced Settings.

The Application Control & URL Filtering Settings window opens.

4

On the General page:

  • In the Fail mode section, select Allow all requests (fail-open).

  • In the URL Filtering section, select Categorize HTTPS websites.

5

On the Check Point online web service page:

  • In the Website categorization mode section, select Background.

  • Select Categorize social networking widgets.

6

Click OK to close the Application Control & URL Filtering Settings window.

7

Install the Access Control Policy on the Security Gateway object.

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