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

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Figure 156: Add Surfing Quota Policy

3. Click Save.

User Notifications

The firewall displays notifications to users when a web policy is set to block access or warn before connecting. Use these settings to create and preview notifications.

To specify an image to display on notification pages, enable the Use custom images check box and choose images.

To create a block notification, enable the Use custom block message check box and type a message.

To create a warning notification, enable the Use custom warn message check box and type a message.

You can preview current messages by clicking the preview links.

Applications

This section provides facilities to control and manage the applications shipped with the device.

The following pages are accessible:

Application List

on page 149: Displays all applications available for use.

Application Filter

on page 150: Enables you to control access to the applications.

Traffic Shaping Default

: Apply traffic shaping policy to the application category or to the individual application within the category.

Application List

This page displays all the applications available for use.

The device can identify and control applications that use standard ports, non-standard ports, or port hopping, or that tunnel through encrypted SSL traffic. This feature enables prioritization of applications based on user identity, time, and bandwidth, allowing great flexibility, visibility, and control. The device also provides implementation of application-based bandwidth management, accelerating critical applications while blocking malware-laden sites through web filtering. Organizations can group applications as per their requirements into business-critical, entertainment, communication, or collaboration, and can control access through security policies.

Note: You need a subscription to Web Protection before you can use this feature. Check its features by taking a free trial. (See System > Administration > Licensing)

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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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