Security Settings in Endpoint Security
Applies To: Endpoint Security Elite, Endpoint Security 360, Endpoint Security Prime, WatchGuard EDR, WatchGuard EDR Core, Endpoint Security Basic
Security settings enable you to protect corporate assets against threats of different types.
Settings vary for Endpoint Security Elite, 360, Prime, Basic, WatchGuard EDR, and EDR Core. Throughout this documentation, Endpoint Security refers generally to all products. If a setting is not visible in the Endpoint Security management UI, it is not supported by your product.
Your operator role determines what you can see and do in WatchGuard Cloud. Your role must have the Endpoint Security permission to view or configure this feature. For more information, go to Manage WatchGuard Cloud Operators and Roles.
From the Security section, you can create settings profiles for these security areas:
- Configure Workstations and Servers Security Settings
- Configure Indicators of Attack Settings
- Configure Risks Settings
- Configure Script Blocking (Windows Computers)
- Configure Program Blocking Security Settings (Windows Computers)
- Configure Authorized Software Settings (Windows Computers)
- Configure Mobile Device Security Settings
- Configure Vulnerability Assessment Settings
- Configure Endpoint Access Enforcement Settings (Windows Computers)
You cannot edit default settings. Copy the default settings and make changes as required. Not all features are available for all supported platforms. This table provides a summary of the features in Endpoint Security that are available for each supported platform.
| Feature | Windows | Mac | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero-Trust Application Service | Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
| Anti-Exploit Protection, Code Injection, and Vulnerable Driver Detection | Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Network Attack Protection | Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Antivirus Protection | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Firewall and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) | Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Device Control | Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Web Access | Supported | Supported | Not Supported |
| Audit Mode | Supported | Supported | Supported |