Created on
03-27-2024
10:46 PM
Edited on
09-22-2024
11:07 PM
By
Anthony_E
Description | This article describes how to block WhatsApp or Telegram communication via FortiClient EMS through Security Profiles. |
Scope | FortiClient EMS v7.0+, v7.2+. |
Solution |
There are two options to block WhatsApp/Telegram:
In this example, the 'Collaboration' category will be allowed and an application override will be created to only block WhatsApp/Telegram.
To block the entire app communication, select the first option. Select then the option to block, at the left side of the 'Add' button, and select 'Add'.
Select 'Add' again, type the app name. in this case 'Telegram', and some options will appear, mark the first option:
Then select the option to block, at the left side of the 'Add' button, and select 'Add'.
With the configurations saved, wait around 1 minute for the changes to be replicated to the endpoints that use the profile.
It is also possible to see the warning at the 'Notifications' tab in the FortiClient as shown below:
The WhatsApp/Telegram access attempts can also be viewed from the EMS GUI:
To see the events above go to Endpoints -> All Endpoints, search for the device, and select 'Firewall Events'. The WhatsApp/Telegram application is blocked and all attempts to access will be recorded. |