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Created on ‎05-29-2024 11:49 PM Edited on ‎01-09-2025 12:57 AM By Moderator

Article Id 318050

Technical Tip: Blocking 'Twitter_Post &Twitter_Message' to refrain users to post and send messages

Description

This article describes how to block 'Twitter_Post &Twitter_Message' to refrain users from posting and sending messages via Twitter. The application will remain accessible.
Scope FortiGate, Application Control.
Solution

Using Web Filter will block the entire website which will oppose the condition above. To achieve the condition, refer below:

  1. Use Application Control to block Twitter Posts and Messages. This can be applied even when accessing Twitter via a website.

 

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  1. Set policy with inspection mode in PROXY-BASED and SSL inspection in DEEP-INSPECTION:

 

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Result: 

 

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