How do I disable or enable security features?

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• Symantec Products

Issue/Introduction

You want to disable or enable specific features in Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition cloud (SEP SBE).

Resolution

To disable or enable a specific security feature, follow the instructions below:

1. Log into the SEP SBE management console
2. Click on the Policies Tab.
3. Under the Services category on the left hand side, click on Endpoint Protection.  Default policies in SEP SBE Management Console are not editable.  Create a new one to continue.
4. Click on the custom Policy Name you wish to edit.
5. To disable or enable Antivirus, SONAR, Antispyware, or Full-screen Detection, check (to enable) or uncheck (to disable) the feature desired under the Computer Protection section, as shown in the screenshot.
   
6. To disable or enable Browser Protection, Safe Surfing, or Download Intelligence, check (to enable) or uncheck (to disable) the feature desired under the Web Protection section, as shown in the screenshot.
   
7. To disable or enable Smart Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, or Email Protection, check (to enable) or uncheck (to disable) the feature desired under the Network Protection section, as shown in the screenshot.
   
8. Under the Groups section, check the box next to the Computer Group you wish to apply this to.
9. Click Save and Apply when done.
10. Please allow approximately 10 minutes for the policy to apply to online clients.  If after ten minutes and the policy have not been applied, please call technical support.