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R81.20 Check Point Endpoint Security Web Management Administration Guide

R81.20 Endpoint Security Web Management Administration Guide

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Configuring Endpoint Policy
Configuring Access & Compliance Policy
Configuring the Application Control Policy
Disabling or Enabling Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Important Information
Introduction to Endpoint Web Management
Logging into Endpoint Web Management Console
Reconnect Tool
Supported Operating Systems for the Endpoint Security Client
Deploying Endpoint Clients
Managing Administrators for the Endpoint Web Management Console
Managing Users in Endpoint Security
Viewing Computer Information
Configuring Endpoint Policy
Performing Data Recovery
Giving Remote Help to Full Disk Encryption Users
Managing Active Directory Scanners
Active Directory Authentication
Managing Virtual Groups
Certificate Management
Anti-Malware Updates
Viewing Logs
Exporting Logs
Query Language Overview
Forensics Data
Endpoint Security for Linux
Endpoint Security for Windows Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Endpoint Security for Terminal Server / Remote Desktop Services
Recent Tasks
Known Limitations
Appendix

Disabling or Enabling Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is the scripting language in Windows 10 and higher. It makes it possible to run Linux binary executables under Windows. WSL has the potential for compromising security.

In the Policy view, go to Access > Application Control > Windows Sub-systms for Linux (WSL) Traffic
Select Allow Windows Sub-systms for Linux (WSL) Traffic or leave this option cleared.

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