Access roles allow the firewall administrator to configure network access according to:

Last Updated on September 26, 2021 by Admin 3

Access roles allow the firewall administrator to configure network access according to:

  • a combination of computer groups and networks
  • users and user groups
  • all of the above
  • remote access clients

Explanation:

To create an access role:
1. Select Users and Administrators in the Objects Tree.
2. Right-click Access Roles > New Access Role.
The Access Role window opens.
3. Enter a Name and Comment (optional) for the access role.
4. In the Networks tab, select one of these:
– Any network
– Specific networks – Click the plus sign and select a network.
Your selection is shown in the Networks node in the Role Preview pane.
5. In the Users tab, select one of these:
– Any user
– All identified users – Includes users identified by a supported authentication method (internal users, AD users or LDAP users).
– Specific users – Click the plus sign.
A window opens. You can search for Active Directory entries or select them from the list.
6. In the Machines tab, select one of these:
– Any machine
– All identified machines – Includes machines identified by a supported authentication method (AD).
– Specific machines – Click the plus sign.
You can search for AD entries or select them from the list.
7. Optional: For computers that use Full Identity Agents, from the Machines tab select Enforce IP spoofing protection.
8. Click OK.
The access role is added to the Users and Administrators tree.

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