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Enable and configure Firewall

  • Published on Sep 13, 2026
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You can configure settings for Firewall to turn firewall protection on and off, enable Adaptive mode, and configure other Firewall options.

Task

  1. Select Menu → Policy → Policy Catalog, then select Endpoint Security Firewall from the Products list in the left pane.

  2. From the Category list in the right pane, select Options.

  3. Click the name of an editable policy.

  4. Select Enable Firewall to make the firewall active and change its options.

    Note

    Host Intrusion Prevention 8.0 can be installed on the same system as Trellix ENS version 10.7. If McAfee Host IPS Firewall is installed and enabled, Trellix ENS Firewall is disabled even if enabled in the settings.

  5. Click Show Advanced.

  6. Configure settings on the page, then click Save.

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