Technical Note : Blocking Facebook games when accessed via HTTPS

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Description

This article explains how to block Facebook games when Facebook is accessed via HTTPS.

Scope

FortiGate

Solution

Facebook Games can be blocked using FortiGuard Web Filtering as follows:

1. Update FortiGuard AV DB to the latest version.

2. Enable FortiGuard Categories > expand General Interest - Personal > Block the Games category.

3. Check the HTTPS Scanning checkbox.

4. Apply to the Web Filter profile to the corresponding firewall policy.