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Enable Trellix GTI for On-Access Scan

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Enable Trellix GTI for on-access scanning to get file reputation from the Trellix GTI database.

You must have enabled On-Access Scan, and the system you intend to enable Trellix GTI must have Internet connection.

  1. Log on to the system as a user with administrator rights.

  2. Navigate to the default or custom directory. For example:

    cd /opt/McAfee/ens/tp/bin

  3. Run the command.

    • To enable Trellix GTI protection: ./mfetpcli --setoasglobalconfig --gti --state enable

      Note

      When you enable Trellix GTI without specifying the sensitivity level, the default sensitivity level medium is applied.

    • To enableTrellix GTI protection with a sensitivity level: ./mfetpcli --setoasglobalconfig --gti --state enable --sensitivity verylow