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:

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

Related Topics

Manage Settings Profiles

Configure Patch Management Settings

Data Control Settings

Encryption Settings