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Defined Locations
Defined locations may be created for the policy, or existing locations (those created for other
policies) may be associated.
To create a new location:
Step 1: Select Defined Locations, then click the New Component button
Step 2: Name the location and provide a description
Step 3: Define the location settings (see below)
Step 4: Click Save. Repeat the above steps to create a new location
To associate an existing location:
Step 1: Select Defined Locations and click the Associate Component button
Step 2: Select the desired location(s) from the list
Step 3: The location settings may be re-defined
Note:
Changing the settings in a shared component will affect ALL OTHER instances of this same component.
Use the Show Usage command to view all other policies associated with this component.
Step 4: Click Save
It is recommended that multiple defined locations (beyond simple Work and Unknown locations)
be defined in the policy to provide the user with varying security permissions when they connect
outside the enterprise firewall. Keeping the location names simple (i.e., Coffee Shops, Airports,
Home, etc.) and providing a visual cue through the location's Task Tray Icon, which helps the user
easily switch to the appropriate security settings required for each network environment.
