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How can I block social networking sites (eg. Facebook) using Application Control Advanced?
09/27/2022 
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The application signature databases that were previously included with SonicWall intrusion prevention service (IPS) are now part of the Application Control feature. These signature databases are used to protect users from application vulnerabilities as well as worms, Trojans, peer-to-peer transfers, spyware and backdoor exploits. The extensible signature language used in SonicWall’s deep packet inspection engine also provides proactive defense against newly discovered application and protocol vulnerabilities.
The configuration method on the App Control Advanced page allows granular control of specific categories, applications, or signatures. This includes granular logging control, granular inclusion and exclusion of users, groups, or IP address ranges, and schedule configuration. The settings here are global policies and independent from any custom App Rules policy.
This article describes the method to block social networking sites Facebook, LinkedIn and SnapChat individually.
Resolution
This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware. 5. Navigate to Signatures 6. Select category SOCIAL NETWORKING Log Messages This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware. Log Messages The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. For firewalls that are generation 6 and newer we suggest to upgrade to the latest general release of SonicOS 6.5 firmware. Log Messages Resolution for SonicOS 7.X
When hosts behind the SonicWall try to access www.facebook.com, www.snapchat.com will get blocked and the following messages will be logged.Resolution for SonicOS 6.5
When hosts behind the SonicWall try to access www.facebook.com, www.snapchat.com will get blocked and the following messages will be logged. Resolution for SonicOS 6.2 and Below
When hosts behind the SonicWall try to access www.facebook.com, www.snapchat.com hey will get blocked and the following messages will be logged:
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