Create other elements for NGFW Engine configuration

Configurations are stored as reusable elements. Different element types are provided for different concepts.

For most elements, you can enter an optional name and comment to help you identify the elements that you create.

Steps

  1. Browse to Elements > <element category> > <element type>.
  2. At the top-right corner of the user interface, click:
  3. Configure the settings, then click Save.
  4. Publish the changes.

Example

Fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory.

Table 1. Elements tab
Option Definition
Network Elements Represent the IP addresses used in policies and in the NGFW Engine properties.
Policies The rules for inspecting and handling network traffic.
Network Applications Provide a way to dynamically identify traffic patterns related to the use of a particular application. Network Applications are used in the Access policy to match traffic.
Note: It is not possible to create new elements of this type.
Services Represent the network protocols and ports used in policies. Service elements are used in the Access policy and the NAT policy to match traffic.
Situations Patterns that deep inspection looks for in traffic. Situation elements are used in the Inspection policy.
Note: It is not possible to create new elements of this type.
File Types Represent different types of files that can be allowed or blocked.
Note: It is not possible to create new elements of this type.
TLS These elements are not yet supported.
Other Elements These elements are not yet supported.