Creating an expert rule for a Program

Expert firewall rules are enforced before expert rules for programs. Additionally, the first expert firewall rule that is matched is enforced, while the others are ignored. Expert rules for programs, however, are enforced in the order they are ranked. Therefore, when you create expert rules for programs, make sure that the last rule you create for that program is a "Block All" rule.

For guidance with setting up expert rules for your programs, visit the Zone Labs User Forum (http://www.zonelabs.com/forum) and search for "program rules".

To create an expert rule for a program:

Select Program Control|Programs.


Select Expert Rules, then click Add.



The Add rule dialog appears.

Create Expert Program rule.

The Add rule dialog contains the same fields and options as is available when creating Expert Firewall rules. Note, however, that IGMP and Custom protocols cannot be applied to expert rules for Programs. See Creating expert firewall rules .

Click OK.