Configuration Wizards
Using the Setup Wizard for the Initial Configuration
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Configure Security Services
STEP 41 Use the Security Service s page to enable security services and to specify how to
handle the affected traffic when the reputation-based security services are
unavailable.
NOTE:
• Enabling a security service will apply its default settings on the security
appliance to provide a moderate level of protection. We strongly
recommend that you customize the settings for each enabled security
service after the Setup Wizard is complete. For complete details, see
Chapter 7, "Security Services."
• Application Control and Web URL Filtering need additional configuration on
the Security Services pages.
• A valid security license is required to activate security services. If the
security license is not yet installed, go back the License Installation page to
enter the Product Authorization Key (PAK) and email address. After the Setup
Wizard is complete, the security appliance first validates the security license
through the Internet and then activates security services.
The following features are available:
•Anti-Virus: Anti-Virus blocks viruses and malware from entering your
network through email, web, FTP, CIFS, and NetBIOS applications. Check this
box to enable the Anti-Virus feature on the security appliance, or uncheck
this box to disable it.
•Intrusion Prevention (IPS): IPS monitors network protocols and prevents
attacks to client devices by analyzing and responding to certain types of
network traffic. Check this box to enable the IPS feature on the security
appliance, or uncheck this box to disable it.
•Network Reputation: Network Reputation blocks incoming traffic from IP
addresses that are known to initiate attacks throughout the Internet. Check
this box to enable the Network Reputation feature on the security appliance,
or uncheck this box to disable it. By default, Network Reputation is enabled.
•Spam Filter: Spam Filter detects and blocks email spam. Check this box to
enable the Spam Filter feature on the security appliance, or uncheck this box
to disable it. If you enable Spam Filter, enter the IP address or domain name
of your internal SMTP server in the Local SMTP Server IP Addres s field.
The SMTP server must have its Internet traffic routed through the security