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3 Steps to Block Games on Sophos Firewall

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In this article, I will show you How to block Games on Sophos Firewall.

Step 1 : Add a application

Go to "PROTECT" > "Application", click "Add" button on the right, give a name and choose Allow All, then click "Save" button to add a application.

  • Name : Block Games

  • Template : Allow All

3 Steps to Block Games on Sophos Firewall

Step 2 : Edit your policy on Sophos Firewall

Click "Edit" button on the right.

3 Steps to Block Games on Sophos Firewall

You can add a list of games you want to block now. Select "Gaming" category.

3 Steps to Block Games on Sophos Firewall

Action : Deny, click "Save" button to save your settings.

3 Steps to Block Games on Sophos Firewall

 Now we will add the new policy to a firewall rule.

Step 3 : Add new firewall rule on Sophos Firewall

Go to "PROTECT" > "Rules and policies" > "Add firewall rule" > "New firewall rule".

3 Steps to Block Games on Sophos Firewall

Create the firewall rule as a normal LAN to WAN rule filling out the details as necessary.

  • Rule name : Block Games

  • Action : Accept

  • Rule position : Top

  • Rule group : None

3 Steps to Block Games on Sophos Firewall

  • Source Zone : LAN

  • Destination Zone : WAN

  • Identify and control application : Block Games

In the security features section, change the app control to the one created in the previous step. Then, click "Save" button to save your settings.

3 Steps to Block Games on Sophos Firewall

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