Configuring Resources for a User Group

Note

Client certificate configuration is not available for the default user group.

To specify client certificate configuration

1On the Access Policy Manager tab, right-click a group that is not the default group.

2On the Client Certificates tab, under Client Certificate Criteria Expression, type the certificate information.

3Click OK.

Global policies

Users can be restricted from logging on to the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway using Global Policies. When users utilize a Web browser to connect to the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway, before they receive the logon dialog box, the end point policy scans the client computer. If the scan fails, users are prevented from logging on. To log on to the Web portal, the client needs to install the correct applications.

To create pre-authentication policies

1Click the Access Policy Manager tab.

2If an end point policy was created and configured, under End Point Policies, click the configured policy and drag it to Pre-Authentication Policies in the left pane.

Note

To create and configure end point resources and policies, see “End point resources and policies” on page 104.

Configuring Resources for a User Group

Note

For background information about network access, see “Controlling Network Access” on page 56. Inform users about which resources they can access. A sample email with instructions that you can customize is available from the Administration Portal Downloads page. After making the appropriate changes, send the email to your users.

Resources for user groups are configured on the Access Policy Manager tab. The resources include:

•Network Resources

•Application Policies

•File Share Resources

•Kiosk Resources

•End Point Resources

•End Point Policies

•Pre-Authentication Policies

Resources are configured in the right pane of the Access Policy Manager tab. When the settings are complete, the resource is dragged to the group in the left pane. For example, you configured and saved

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