How to block countries on NSv SonicOSX based on policy mode.

Description

In this KB article we will block Netherland ip’s for inbound and outbound traffic.

NOTE: This KB highlights the configuration in policy mode, configuration on NSv SonicOS 7 (Classic view)  will be different.

 

Resolution

  • Create Country Group with countries you want the Rule to affect.
    Navigate to Object | Match Objects | Countries
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  • Create Deny policy rule, and add Country Group created previously.
    Navigate to Policy | Rules and Policies | Security Policy
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Result:

  • The outbound traffic to a website based in the Netherlands was blocked.
  • Inbound traffic from source IP located in the Netherlands was blocked .
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For more information about SonicOS and SonicOSX please consult below link. 

https://www.sonicwall.com/support/technical-documentation/docs/sonicos-7-0-about/Content/features-in-nsv.htm/

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