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How can I create an XFENCE exclusion for Elements Endpoint Protection for Mac?

Issue:

How can I create an XFENCE exclusion for Elements Endpoint Protection for Mac? 

I want to create an exception for a specific application in the XFENCE feature so that users will not get the notifications.

Resolution:

You can create exclusion rules to the Elements Agent for Mac profile in the Elements Security Center portal:

  1. Log in to the Elements Security Center portal
  2. Navigate to the Security Configurations > Profiles > For Mac page
  3. Click on the profile that is in use on the devices
  4. Go to the Scanning settings page
  5. In the Exclusions > Exclusion folders and files from all security scans section, click Add path
  6. Enter the path
  7. Click Save profile

From the local graphical user interface (GUI) you can create an exclusion by following these steps:

  1. Click on the product icon in the menu bar area
  2. Click on the hamburger menu (three lines)
  3. Select Settings from the drop down menu
  4. Navigate to "XFENCE" tab in the product preferences
  5. Unlock it by clicking on the lock icon in the lower left
  6. Click "Advanced…". This will open xfence rule editor
  7. Select "New Policy Rule"
  8. Fill in path to the application, the path ("Any path" can be selected) and hit "Save". This will create a new allow rule for the selected activity
  9. Close rule editor to apply changes