Domains in the EDR blacklist are not blocked by SEP

Products

• Endpoint Detection and Response
• Endpoint Protection with Endpoint Detection and Response
• Advanced Threat Protection Platform

Issue/Introduction

When adding a domain to the Deny list in the UI of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) appliance, SEP clients do not block connections to the URL with their software firewall feature.

 

Cause

This is not a feature of EDR appliance. Domain names entered in the Deny list are effective for the network scanning component. These entries are not passed to SEP clients in the form of a firewall policy.

Environment

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Resolution

Behavior by design.

 

Additional Information

 

Title: EDR 4.6 Help - How Symantec EDR applies deny list policies based on your operating mode
URL: https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/symantec-security-software/endpoint-security-and-management/endpoint-detection-and-response/4-6/about-policies-v115121914-d38e34170/how-applies-blacklist-policies-based-on-your-opera-v129134140-d38e34288.html