Application Control 2.0. expands the scope of the Firewall engine to include application type as a matching criteria. If an access rule matches that Application Control is enabled for, the application ruleset is processed from top to bottom and the action set in the first matching application rule is executed (block or deny). Application detection for applications using SSL-encrypted connections allow for more granular control when SSL Interception is enabled. Application Control 2.0 is currently limited to IPv4. Additional features of the Forwarding Firewall that require Application Control 2.0 are SSL Interception, Web Filtering, Virus Scanning, and ATD.
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Supported NG Firewall Models
| Feature | Supported NG Firewall Model |
|---|---|
| Application Control | Available on all Barracuda NG Firewall models with valid Energize Updates subscription. On hardware models without valid Energize Updates subscription or with a legacy phion license, Application Control is limited to detecting applications only. |
| SSL Interception | Available on all Barracuda NG Firewall models with valid Energize Updates subscription, except F10 and F100/F101. |
| URL Filter | Available on all Barracuda NG Firewall models with valid Energize Updates subscription, except F10. |
| Virus Scanning | Available on all Barracuda NG Firewall models with valid Energize Updates and Malware subscriptions, except F10. |
| Advanced Threat Detection | Available on all Barracuda NG Firewall models with valid Energize Updates, Malware, and Advanced Threat Detection subscriptions, except F10 and F100/F101. |
| Safe Search and YouTube for Schools | Available on all Barracuda NG Firewall models with valid Energize Updates subscription. |
Enable Application Control 2.0
- Go to CONFIGURATION > Configuration Tree > Box > Virtual Servers > your virtual server > Assigned Services > Firewall > Forwarding Rules.
- In the left menu, expand Settings and click Setup. The Ruleset Setup window opens.
Verify that the correct Feature Level is selected:
Feature Required Firewall Feature Level Application Control 2.0 Release 5.4.0 or later SSL Interception Release 5.4.0 or later URL Filter Release 5.4.2 or later Virus Scanning in the Firewall Release 5.4.3 or later ATD Release 6.0.0 or later Safe Search Release 6.1.0 or later YouTube for Schools Release 6.1.0 or later - To enable the use of application rules, select Use Application Ruleset from the Application Ruleset list.
- Click OK.
- Click Send Changes and Activate.