Configuring an antivirus profile
To configure an antivirus profile:
- Go to Security > Firewall Objects.
- Select Antivirus Profile from the Security Profiles dropdown.
- Click Create or select an existing profile from the list and click Edit.
- In the form, enter the following information:
Settings
Guidelines
Name
Enter a name for the antivirus profile.
Comments
Enter comments about the antivirus profile.
AntiVirus scan
Enable antivirus scan.
Note: The profile must be inspecting at least one protocol to enable the option.
Feature set
Set the inspection mode:
Flow-based: Scanning takes a snapshot of content packets and uses pattern matching to identify security threats in the content (default).
Proxy-based: Scanning reconstructs content passing through the firewall unit and inspects the content for security threats.
Inspection Protocols Enable any of the following protocols:
HTTP
SMTP
POP3
IMAP
FTP
CIFS
APT Protection Options
Treat Windows Executables in Email Attachments as Viruses
Enable to treat all Windows executable files in email attachments as viruses.
Note: By default,Treat Windows Executables in Email Attachments as Viruses is disabled.
Include Mobile Malware Protection
Enable to include mobile malware protection.
Note: By default, Include Mobile Malware Protection is enabled.
Send Files to Sandbox Appliance for Inspection
Choose from the following options:
None: Do not send files to the sandbox (default).
Suspicious Files Only: Send suspicious files to the sandbox.
All Supported Files: Send all supported files to the sandbox.
Virus Outbreak Prevention
Use Outbreak Prevention Database
Enable.
Block or monitor outbreak prevention database.
Note: By default, Use Outbreak Prevention Database is disabled.
Use External Malware Block List
Enable.
Block or monitor external malware block list.
Note: By default, Use External Malware Block List is disabled.
- Click Save.