Using the Whitelist

Whitelist is a list of files that are trusted. Check Point Threat Prevention engine does not inspect trusted files for malware, viruses, and bots, which helps decrease resource utilization on the gateway.

To add a file to the Whitelist

Step	Instructions
1	Select Threat Prevention > Advanced > Whitelist Files. The Whitelist Files page opens.
2	Click New. The New File Exception window opens.
3	Enter parameters for the new file exception: Name Comment (optional) MD5 signature Select a color (optional) - the default is black
4	Click OK.

To edit attribute of a file from the Whitelist

Step	Instructions
1	Select Threat Prevention > Advanced > Whitelist Files. The Whitelist Files page opens.
2	Select a file.
3	Click Edit.
4	In the file properties window that opens, make necessary changes.
	Click OK.

To remove a file from the Whitelist

Step	Instructions
1	Select Threat Prevention > Advanced > Whitelist Files. The Whitelist Files page opens.
2	Select a file or multiple files.
3	Click Delete.
4	Click Delete.