Block upload files for all the HTTP/HTTPS traffic using Application Operation on Edge SWG(ProxySG)

Products

• ISG Proxy
• ProxySG Software - SGOS
• Advanced Secure Gateway Software - ASG

Issue/Introduction

You want to create policy to block file uploads from on Edge SWG.

Environment

Edge WSG with SSL Interception enabled.

Resolution

What can be done:

 

You can use a dedicated method for such a scenario called Application Operation,

 

Note: in order to use Application Operation in the VPM you need to make sure that you have enabled the Application classification service in settings :

 

1. Create a new Rule in the VPM and add a new object to the rule.

 

 

2. Choose the type of sites, for example, Google Drive, or use Any for all sites.

 

 

3. Choose Upload Files:

 

4. Use Deny action

 

5. Apply the Policy