How to block Google Docs using App Control Advanced

03/26/2020 18 10219

DESCRIPTION:

 This is a scenario based article of the SonicWall App Control Advanced feature. In this scenario we describe how to block Google Docs.

RESOLUTION:

1. Login to the SonicWall Management GUI.
2. Navigate to the Firewall | App Control Advanced page.
   • In Gen5 TZ devices this page is under Security Services | App Control
3. Check the box under Enable App Control  and click on the Accept button at the top to enable App Control.
4. Under App Control Advanced | View Style select MISC APPS under Category; select Google Docs under Application; select Signature under Viewed By.

NOTE: The signatures for Google Docs are to block HTTP access only. To block access to Google Docs over HTTPS (SSL) requires Client DPI-SSL.

1. Click on the configure icon under Application with Google Docs selected.
2. In the Edit App Control App window, select Enable under Block and Log.
3. Click on OK to save.

Enabling Application Control on zones

1. Navigate to Network | Zones
2. Click on the configure button under the zone where you want enable App Control.
3. Check Enable App Control Service.
4. Click on OK to save.