
McAfee® Host Intrusion Prevention 6.1 Product Guide | IPS Policies |
| Configuring the IPS Options policy |
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Quick access
The IPS feature provides links (*) for quick access to monitor and manage IPS Events, IPS Rules, and IPS Client Rules.
Figure 4-1 IPS feature
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Configuring the IPS Options policy
The IPS Options policy is the basic on/off switch for IPS protection and the means for placing a client in Adaptive mode, which allows the client to retain the exceptions it creates, and automatically blocks network intrusions. Select one of the preset policies or create a new policy.
To configure the IPS Options policy:
1Expand the IPS feature, and click Edit on the IPS Options category line.
2To apply a preset policy, select it in the policy list. Click the policy name icon to view the settings:
...Select this policy | ...For these options | |
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(On (McAfee Default)) | | Enable Host IPS |
| | Enable Network IPS |
| Automatically Block Network Intruders for 10 minutes | |
| | Retain Blocked Hosts |
| | Retain Client Rules |
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