What can prevent users from unknowingly downloading potentially malicious file types from the internet?
What can prevent users from unknowingly downloading potentially malicious file types from the internet?
Applying a File Blocking profile to Security policy rules that allow general web access can prevent users from unknowingly downloading potentially malicious file types from the internet. This method actively scans and prevents specific file types from being downloaded, providing a direct way to manage and mitigate the risk of malicious downloads.
A, Security profiles are ONLY processed if rule action is allow!
https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/security-policy/administration/security-profiles/security-profile-file-blocking For policy rules that allow general web browsing, be stricter with your file blocking because the risk of users unknowingly downloading malicious files is much higher.