Firewall: Firewall Rule
A Firewall Rule configuration enables you to define granular Windows Defender firewall rules. Specify the details of the firewall rule to allow or block network traffic. Do this when:
Filter Rule Details
| Firewall Rule Options | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Specify the name of the firewall rule. This value is a unique identifier for this firewall rule. |
| Enable Firewall Rule | Specify whether to enable or disable the firewall rule. |
| Description | Specify the description of the firewall rule. |
| Action | Specify the action that the firewall rule should enforce. |
| Direction | Specify the direction of network traffic for this firewall rule. |
| Interface Types | Specify the interface types that this firewall rule should be applicable for. |
| Network Types | Specify which network profiles this firewall rule should be applicable for. |
| Protocol Type | Specify the protocol to follow for this firewall rule. |
| Configure Local Address Ranges | Specify the valid local address ranges for this firewall rule. |
| Configure Remote Address Ranges | Specify the valid remote address ranges for this firewall rule. |
| Configure File Path | Specify the file path of the application that this firewall rule should be applicable for. |
| Configure Package Family Name | Specify the Package Family Name this firewall rule should be applicable for. |
| Configure Service Name | Specify the service name that this firewall rule applies to. |