Configuring Interactive Blocking

Step 1

As part of access control, configure an access control rule that matches web traffic; see Create and Edit Access Control Rules:

• Action—Set the rule action to Interactive Block or Interactive Block with reset; see Access Control Rule Interactive Blocking Actions.
• Conditions—Use URL conditions to specify the web traffic to interactively block; see URL Conditions (URL Filtering).
• Logging—Assume users will bypass the block and choose logging options accordingly.
• Inspection—Assume users will bypass the block and choose deep inspection options accordingly; see Access Control Overview.

Step 2

(Optional) In the access control policy HTTP Responses, choose a custom interactive-block HTTP response page; see Choosing HTTP Response Pages.

Step 3

(Optional) In access control policy Advanced settings, change the user bypass timeout; see Setting the User Bypass Timeout for a Blocked Website.

Step 4

Save the access control policy.

Step 5

Deploy configuration changes.