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This article details how you can utilize the Firewall management feature for your Windows devices through the Pulsus platform. Essentially, the firewall is the first line of defense for network access on a device. With this functionality, you gain the ability to restrict or allow data traffic (network connections) for specific programs and services on your managed devices, reinforcing network security and control.
Prerequisites
Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Agent Version 1.10.27+
Accessing the Feature
On the platform, access the Windows > Settings menu.
Go to the Firewall tab.
What the Feature Does
The Firewall management feature allows you to create custom rules to control network connections on Windows devices. In practical terms, you can:
Block or Allow Connections: Define whether the rule should allow (permit traffic) or block (prevent traffic) the connection.
Traffic Direction: Specify if the rule applies to:
Inbound: Connections arriving at the device.
Outbound: Connections that the device attempts to initiate externally.
Protocol: Choose the type of network protocol that will be affected by the rule:
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): Used for most web data transfers, email, etc.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol): Used for streaming, gaming, and other time-sensitive applications.
Port Definition: Control is managed through communication ports. You can:
Block/Allow all ports.
Block/Allow a single specific port (example: port 80).
Block/Allow a range of ports (example: ports 1000 to 2000).
You can name each rule and add a description for easier identification and future management.