Creating application filters

To access the Application Filters, do the following steps:

  • Once you are in Arellia > Application Control select the Policies tab
  • Select Application Control > Filters

To create an application filter:

  • You can select from a variety of filters from three basic types: Dynamic Filters, File Filters, or Inventory Filters.
  • Right-click on My Filters and select New and the type of filter you want to create. For information about types of filters, see Application filters summary.
  • In the right pane, enter a name and description in the fields provided and configure the filter as required.
  • Save changes.

Note

You can also create application filters in the Application Control Policy Wizard.

Application Filter Types

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    Application compatibility filter — Performs Application Compatibility tests as to whether a program is deemed to require specific security rights, or is an Application Setup
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    Environment Variable Filter — Compares an Environment Variable of a process to a specified value
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    Executable filter — Tests file specifications and/or details contained with the Version Information resource
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    File owner filter — File Owner Filters target the Security Principal that is listed as the File Owner on NTFS file systems
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    Manifest filter — Tests whether the application vendor has included a security manifest with the application, and optionally whether specific rights rights required are specified
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    Network Location Filter — Applies current network connectivity tests using Windows Network Location Awareness