Issue
- Create multiple network profiles for use on different networks
- Automatically switch between profiles when you enter or leave a zone
- Configure your network profiles in ESET Cyber Security
Details
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The firewall distinguishes between two types of networks:
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Private Network: This refers to familiar networks, such as those at home or in the workplace, where the user trusts all connected devices. As a result, less strict rules can be applied to communications on private networks. An inbound trusted rule can be applied to this network.
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Public Network: This applies to unfamiliar networks, such as public Wi-Fi, where the user cannot assess the safety of communications. Strict rules should be enforced on public networks to ensure security.
Solution
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Click ESET Cyber Security in the macOS menu bar (at the top of the screen) and click Settings.
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In Protections, click Network Profiles.
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Click Private, Public, or Guest to view or modify existing network files.
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To review the network profile before deleting it, view the tooltip in the profiles table by hovering over the selected profile or by exporting the information to a CSV file using the context menu option Export Networks to CSV.
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To change the network profile, click the drop-down menu Profile and select Private: Trust this network or Public or Guest: Don't trust this network. click OK to confirm the profile changes.
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To remove a network profile, click the network, then click the remove icon (minus) and click OK.
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After deleting the network profile, the network is identified again using all available parameters provided by macOS. Access these parameters from the "Your Device" section when connecting to a new network window. Click Private, Public or Guest to save the network profile.
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Click the info in the firewall window to display a basic set of parameters. Click Share to copy all parameters to the clipboard.
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