For refined control of internal users' internet access (HTTP) behavior, FTP behavior, IM behavior, tool behavior, etc. In general, an enterprise needs to manage the internet access behaviors of LAN users. Different users need different permissions to access network resources. The permissions of the same user in different periods are often different. The application control function of Athena NGFW can meet the above requirements.

By integrating Endpoint Secure, you can track and control applications from the endpoint application list to prevent employees from using those apps during office hours, improving productivity and reducing network security risks.

To set this module, you need to use Zones under the Network module and objects such as Services, Network Objects, Schedule, and Application Signatures database under the Objects module.

Navigate to Policies > Access Control > Application Control to go to the page to set an application control policy or endpoint app control policy. You can add, delete, enable, disable, or search for an application control policy on this page. By default, the device provides a control policy that denies all services or applications.

For the Endpoint App Control configuration guide, please refer to Chapter 4.5.5 Endpoint App Control.