How to block a website using a NSv Policy mode firewall (SonicOSX).

Description

This KB will block facebook.com on an NSv Policy mode firewall (GEN7 SonicOSX)

Resolution

NOTE: All Polocies will be handled by Security Policies in the NSV policy mode.

  1. Create an URI address object under Object | URI Lists |ADDImage
  2. Create a deny security policy under Policy | Security Policy and add URI object created before under APP/URL/Custom Match

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In order to test, make sure that you are using an Incognito Window in your browser.

In addition, you should see HITS on the deny access rule. 

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