An application filter defines the applications (groups of files) that can be restricted by an Application Control Policy. There are three types of filters - Dynamic, File and Inventory. They, along with their subtypes are listed below:
- Dynamic Filters - These filters are evaluated by the Altiris Agent and are used to apply security policies to applications not yet discovered but commonly used or downloaded. [[Change to "These filters are evaluated when an application is launched and do not require a specific application to target."]]
[[move the following to Application Filters Summary]]
Creating an Application Filter
To access the Application Filters:
- Once you are in Arellia > Application Control select the Policies tab
- Select Application Control > Filters
To create an application filter:
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To create an application filter, do the following steps:
- In the Security Manager Console click the Policies tab.
- In the file library in the left pane, navigate to Application Control > Filters.
- Right-click
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- My Filters
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- and click New and then click the type of filter you want to create.
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- Enter a name and description in the fields provided and configure the filter as required.
- Click Save
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You can also create application filters in the Application Control Policy Wizard. |
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