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How do I create a custom WithSecure Elements EPP for Computers or for Servers profile in the Elements Portal?

Issue:

How do I create a custom WithSecure Elements EPP for Computers or for Servers profile in the Elements Endpoint Protection Portal?

Resolution:

Here are instructions on how you can create a custom profile which can be edited in the Elements Endpoint Protection Portal:

Creating a custom profile:

  1. Log in to the Elements Security Center portal
  2. Go to the Security Configurations > Profiles page
  3. Click Create a profile from the top of the page
  4. Enter a name and label of the new custom profile
  5. Edit the profile to your liking
  6. Click Save and publish

If you want to use an existing profile as a starting point, you can Clone a profile:

  1. Log in to the Elements Security Center portal
  2. Go to the Security Configurations > Profiles page
  3. Click the three dots next to the profile you want to use as the starting point
  4. Select Clone profile
  5. Enter a name and label of the new custom profile
  6. Edit the profile to your liking
  7. Click Save and publish

Assigning a profile:

  1. Go to the Environment > Devices page
  2. Choose a device to which you want to assign a profile (a menu will appear)
  3. Click on assign profile 
  4. Select the profile from the drop-down menu
  5. Click Assign

Note: Depending on the internet connection, it can take a up to 30 seconds before the profile is assigned to the device.