Summary
The HTTPS traffic filtering needs NSC browser plug-in module for hooking. Thus, there are only specific browsers that are supported.
Details
Here is the support structure of URL filtering for HTTPS traffic:
For WFBS 10.0
This applies to all WFBS 10.0 patch versions.
| Browser | HTTP | HTTPS |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer (IE) | Yes | Yes (IE6.0 to IE11.0) |
| Google Chrome | Yes | Yes |
| Mozilla Firefox | Yes | Yes (up to v86.0) |
| Microsoft Edge | Yes | Yes (Supports Legacy and Edge Chromium) Tested up to v89.0 |
- The TM plug-in is enabled by default in IE, but not in Firefox.
- You can use Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers without the need of browser add-ons.
- If proxy settings are configured on Windows 10, HTTPS Web Threat Protection cannot work on Microsoft Edge.
For WFBS-SVC 6.7
The following browsers support Web blocking:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge (supports Legacy and Edge Chromium)
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox
HTTPS Web Threat Protection needs to be enabled under Global Security Agent Settings for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge support.
Do the following:
- Go to Policies.
- Select Global Security Agent Settings.
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Click on the Security Settings tab.
- Scroll down and look for the HTTPS Web Threat Protection section.
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Tick Enable HTTPS checking for Web Reputation and URL Filtering on Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge.
- Click Save.
