Sophos XG Firewall Web Interface Reference and Admin Guide v16.5

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9. Click the On/Off switch to enable the rule.

Figure 147: Enable Rule

10. Click and drag the rule handle to position the rule in the hierarchy.

Figure 148: Position Rule

The firewall evaluates rules from highest to lowest. For example, a rule that allows all traffic that precedes a rule that restricts a specific type of traffic takes precedence and the subsequent rule is ignored.

11. Click Advanced Settings and specify settings for the policy.

Enable logging and reporting

Include this policy in logs and reports.

Prevent downloading of large files

Prevent downloading files greater than the size specified.

Restrict login domains for Google Apps

Restrict logging in to Google Apps only on the domains specified.

Enable YouTube for Schools

Restrict YouTube content to videos on

YouTube for Schools

(a limited EDU-only site) and to those uploaded using the ID specified.

Note: You must have a YouTube school ID to use this setting.

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Figure 149: Advanced Settings

User Activities

User activities combine web categories, file types, and URL groups in one container. For example, you can create a user activity to associate spyware and malware with a list of URLs. You can include user activities in web policies to control access to websites or files that match any of the specified criteria.

Add User Activity

1. Go to Protect > Web > User Activities and click Add.

2. Type a name.

3. Click Add New Item and select categories.

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Key Features

  • Firewall rules
  • Web filtering
  • Intrusion prevention
  • VPN
  • Wireless management
  • Email security
  • Advanced threat protection

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Frequently Answers and Questions

What is the purpose of Sophos XG Firewall?
Sophos XG Firewall is a network security appliance designed to protect your network from threats.
What are the key features of Sophos XG Firewall?
Key features include firewall rules, web filtering, intrusion prevention, VPN, wireless management, email security, and advanced threat protection.
How do I access the Sophos XG Firewall web interface?
You can access the Sophos XG Firewall web interface by entering the IP address of the appliance in your web browser.
How do I configure basic firewall rules?
You can configure basic firewall rules by creating a new rule in the Firewall section of the web interface.
How do I enable web filtering?
You can enable web filtering by creating a new web filter policy in the Web section of the web interface.
What is the difference between a user rule and a network rule?
A user rule applies to a specific user, while a network rule applies to a specific network.
How do I create a VPN tunnel?
You can create a VPN tunnel by creating a new IPsec connection in the VPN section of the web interface.

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